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Visa waiver extended for Indians, Taiwanese
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/05/2024
» The cabinet has approved a plan to extend visa exemptions for tourists from India and Taiwan for six more months, as the country seeks to boost the number of foreign arrivals to shore up the sluggish economy.
Taylor Swift draws 5 times as many US travellers as Olympics
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/05/2024
» Paris authorities have spent years readying for the almost 2 million international visitors expected for the 2024 Summer Olympics, but they may have overlooked a far bigger phenomenon now coming to the city: Taylor Swift.
Microsoft pledges $2.2bn in AI investment in Malaysia
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/05/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Microsoft Corp will invest US$2.2 billion to build digital infrastructure in Malaysia, the latest in a series of big-ticket bets on Asia’s rising prominence as a technology market.
Southeast Asia heat breaches records, prompts gas buying
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/04/2024
» Southeast Asia's severe heat wave is pushing temperatures and power demand to new records, straining grids and prompting traders in the region to bulk up on natural gas cargoes.
Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang set for $4.8bn expansion
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/04/2024
» The operator of Thailand's two main airports plans to spend about US$4.8 billion to more than double capacity by the end of the decade to cope with a surge in post-coronavirus-pandemic tourism.
Microsoft to invest $1.7bn in cloud, AI in Indonesia
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/04/2024
» JAKARTA - Microsoft will invest US$1.7 billion in Indonesia to empower the Southeast Asian country with cloud services and artificial intelligence (AI), including by building data centres, visiting chief executive Satya Nadella said on Tuesday.
Singapore plans law to support gig workers’ retirement
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/04/2024
» SINGAPORE - This year, Singapore will introduce a new law aimed at supporting so-called gig-economy workers plan for their retirement needs and get work injury protection, Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng said.
New measures to boost 'sagging' property sector approved
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/04/2024
» The government has unveiled a slew of new measures including reduction in property registration and transfer fees to revive Thailand's residential real estate market.
Chinese EVs bet they can dethrone Japan brands in Thailand
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/04/2024
» TOKYO - Standing in front of a large crowd at last month’s Bangkok International Motor Show, an executive from Hozon New Energy Automobile Co promised to double sales in Thailand to 30,000 electric vehicles (EVs) this year.
Central bank rate decision puts spat with PM in spotlight
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/04/2024
» As the Bank of Thailand (BoT) prepares to review monetary policy settings on Wednesday, investors will be watching for any sign that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s relentless campaign for rate cuts is influencing the central bank.