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Empowering the Silver Age workforce
Business, Published on 03/05/2025
» The Silver Age workforce -- individuals aged 55 or over -- plays a crucial role in Thailand's labour market, with roughly 13 million people in this demographic, representing around 20% of the total workforce.
Germany's AfD dealt blow with right-wing extremist label
AFP, Published on 03/05/2025
» FRANKFURT (GERMANY) - Germany's domestic intelligence service on Friday designated the far-right AfD party as an extremist group, handing authorities greater powers to monitor it and fuelling calls for it to be banned.
EU fines TikTok €530m over China data transfer
AFP, Published on 02/05/2025
» DUBLIN - TikTok was hit with a massive EU fine of 530 million euros ($600 million) on Friday, accused of sending personal data of Europeans to China and failing to guarantee it was shielded from access by Chinese authorities.
China says open to US trade talks offer but wants tariffs scrapped
AFP, Published on 02/05/2025
» BEIJING — China said Friday it is evaluating a US offer for negotiations on tariffs but insisted Washington must be ready to scrap levies that have roiled global markets and supply chains before talks can begin.
Trump vs Toyota? Why US cars are a rare sight in Japan
AFP, Published on 02/05/2025
» FUKAYA (JAPAN) - With their sleek curves and chrome grilles, the classic American cars on sale at Yosuke Fukuda's yard ooze Californian cool but on Japanese roads new US vehicles are a rare sight -- much to President Donald Trump's annoyance.
Apple expects $900m tariff hit, US iPhone supply shifts to India
AFP, Published on 02/05/2025
» SAN FRANCISCO - Apple on Thursday reported first-quarter profit above expectations but warned that US tariffs could cost the company and was disrupting its supply chain.
'Shaky' 6 months ahead
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/05/2025
» Thailand's economy will likely experience "turbulence" for six months, during which the government will roll out proactive measures to help cushion any negative impacts, Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said yesterday.
Investors urged to diversify overseas amid Thai volatility
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/05/2025
» Despite a significant rebound this week, the Thai stock market should remain volatile given the trade war, according to BBL Asset Management (BBLAM), which recommends investors diversify their investments to overseas markets with a focus on Europe and China.
EfraStructure lauds success of startups in Thailand
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/05/2025
» The EfraStructure fund says 51 local tech startups it supported generated a transaction value of 795 billion baht last year from 77 million transactions.
Accenture says Thai businesses utilising benefits of agentic AI
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/05/2025
» Amid rising economic pressure, Thai businesses are turning to agentic artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency, agility and competitiveness.