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Egat moves coal plant along
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/07/2019
» The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) is speeding up the process for a long-delayed coal-fired power plant in Chachoengsao province as newly appointed Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong takes the ministry's helm.
Experts slam storing of biometric data
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/07/2019
» Cybersecurity experts have condemned the government for storing citizens' biometric data like eye and facial images that are at high risk for data leaks and identity theft.
Chipping away at power
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 15/07/2019
» What appeared to be a regular equity sell-off of SET-listed power utility companies on July 4 hinted at the perplexing deconstruction of Thailand's power-generating structure, casting a spotlight on state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat).
Friend or Foe?
Asia focus, Published on 15/07/2019
» When Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in April in Beijing for talks on how to approach disputes in the South China Sea, they came out smiling. "Both sides," declared Mr Xi, "should renew their trust in keeping promises … [and] maintain peace and stability" in the contested waters.
Somkid talks up economic growth oath
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 12/07/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has expressed confidence in his ability to work with various coalition parties to push economic growth.
BAY: Use fiscal tools for stimulus
Business, Published on 05/07/2019
» Fiscal policy should play a larger role than monetary policy in lifting the country, given that the 2019 mid-year fiscal budget amounting to 90 billion baht is sufficient despite the delay in the new government's formation, says a senior official at Bank of Ayudhya (BAY).
A perspective on the new government
Business, Published on 15/06/2019
» Prayut Chan-o-cha was officially endorsed as prime minister by His Majesty the King on Tuesday. This came six days after Gen Prayut won 500 out of the 749 votes available in a joint sitting of both houses of parliament, including all 249 from the appointed Senate (whose speaker abstained by tradition).
State Enterprise Policy Office prepares SOE blueprint
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/06/2019
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) plans to propose a five-year development plan for state-owned enterprises (SOEs) once the new government takes office.
Ecuador to appeal Amazon oil exploration ruling
AFP, Published on 28/04/2019
» QUITO: The Ecuadoran government announced Saturday it will appeal a ruling won by the country's Waorani indigenous tribe that blocks oil companies' entry onto ancestral Amazonian lands for exploration activities.
No time to celebrate
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 22/04/2019
» The results of Indonesia's presidential election won't be official for another month, but incumbent President Joko Widodo is already receiving congratulatory phone calls from regional and world leaders. Barring a major surprise, he will officially be sworn in for a second term on Oct 20.