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Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
SIBS 2023: Selangor’s Premier Business Summit Ignites Economic Prospects
Published on 26/09/2023
» The stage is set for a grand economic spectacle as Invest Selangor Berhad officially launched the highly anticipated Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) 2023. Scheduled to take place from 19 to 22 October 2023, SIBS 2023 aims to showcase Selangor as a premier global investment destination and is expected to draw a staggering 50,000 trade visitors from across the region.