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Bitcoin frenzy eases as big players muscle into market
Reuters, Published on 27/04/2018
» LONDON/NEW YORK/SINGAPORE: After bouncing up, falling down and keeping investors on the edges of their seats, bitcoin may be maturing into a period of relatively boring stability, experts say.
Token gestures
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 30/04/2018
» Visa, the world's largest payment network, and archrival Mastercard are championing digital tokens as a new and safer option in Asia, where people under age 30 are the driving force toward rapid adoption of digital payment.
Nortis tries C2C renewable platform with China's Energo
Business, Published on 01/05/2018
» Thai renewable energy developer Nortis Energy is exploring the consumer-2-consumer (C2C) segment through a partnership with Chinese decentralised energy firm Energo Labs after the Thai government slashed the profitability of business-2-government projects by removing the 5-8 baht per kilowatt adder renewable producers received in the past.
JFin Coin slumps to investors' dismay
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 03/05/2018
» JFin Coin's maiden trading day in the secondary market ended on a sour note Wednesday, with the price dropping over 50% from February's initial coin offering (ICO) launch.
Locus Chain unleashes '4G blockchain' business
Business, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 03/05/2018
» Dubai: Locus Chain Foundation, a Singapore-based company founded by South Korean gaming pioneer Sang Yoon Lee, has launched a new type of blockchain technology.
IFRS 9 bringing unpredictable changes
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/05/2018
» International Financial Reporting Standard 9 (IFRS 9) will have an impact on banks' provisions and financial statements and could jeopardise macroeconomic growth momentum, as the rise in bank provisions might make it harder for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to obtain loans.
SET lures SMEs with crowdfunding, OTC
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 05/05/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) yesterday launched Live Fincorp Co, a subsidiary offering crowdfunding and an over-the-counter (OTC) trading platform using blockchain technology that is expected to allow startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access the capital market.
PTTPM using AI for letters of credit
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/05/2018
» PTT Polymer Marketing (PTTPM), a subsidiary of PTT Group, has embraced artificial intelligence (AI) for letters of credit (LC), making it the first firm in Asean to improve its international trade process efficiency.
BCPG seeks out partners for green drive
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/05/2018
» BCPG, the SET-listed renewable power arm of oil refiner and retailer Bangchak Corporation, is negotiating merger and acquisition (M&A) agreements with a set of renewable energy firms as it strives to expand abroad and capitalise on growing demand for green energy.
Facebook makes major management overhaul
AFP, Published on 09/05/2018
» SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook on Tuesday confirmed an unprecedented management team shakeup in the aftermath of a major data privacy scandal that has rocked the social network.