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Alibaba rumoured to dump Lazada
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/06/2024
» An industry source familiar with Alibaba and the e-commerce industry says the company is in talks with Central Group and Charoen Pokphand (CP) to sell its stake in Lazada Thailand, following intensifying competition in the local market.
Food delivery, super apps see modest growth in 2023
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/06/2024
» Despite economic challenges, Thailand's food delivery and on-demand super apps continued to grow moderately last year.
Funding of B8bn for researchers
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/06/2024
» Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) has allocated 8 billion baht for the country to bolster its supply of young researchers, aiming to support S-curve industries such as artificial intelligence (AI), electric vehicles (EVs) and quantum technologies.
Poll: E-commerce value estimated at B5.96tn
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/06/2024
» The value of Thailand's e-commerce market was estimated at 5.96 trillion baht in 2023, driven by the insurance, art, entertainment, recreation, retail and wholesale sectors, according to a survey carried out late last year by the Electronic Transactions Development Agency.
IBM touts future accessibility of AI at companies
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/05/2024
» IBM, a global technology firm, foresees a future in which small language models will make artificial intelligence (AI) more accessible to organisations.
Providing a link to China for local firms
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/05/2024
» Digital marketer DigiLink Thailand, helmed by chief executive Phanavika Limpabandhu, has ambitions to become a partner of Thai entrepreneurs seeking to tap the vast Chinese market.
Making sense of Microsoft's local outlays
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/05/2024
» Microsoft's announcement last week of its first investment in a data centre region in Thailand is expected to enhance the country's digital ecosystem and could fuel competition in the data centre sector.
Digital ad spending on the increase
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/04/2024
» Intense competition between local and niche brands against larger players on e-commerce and the rise of affiliate marketing are driving ad spending on digital channels, says Media Intelligence Group.
Expanding for the long term
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/04/2024
» Executives at long-standing conglomerate Yip In Tsoi Co Ltd credit expansion of its empire and navigating through challenges to foresight, business diversification and strong partnerships.
Shopee puts live sales as its key to growth
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/03/2024
» E-marketplace Shopee has set an ambitious target to grow beyond e-commerce by offering upgraded services, in a bid to compete with the fast-growing TikTok Shop in live-stream sales.