Showing 1 - 10 of 25
Malaysia shrugs off pushback on social media licensing
Published on 27/08/2024
» Malaysia will proceed with its plans to regulate messaging and social media service providers as scheduled, shrugging off industry calls for the government to put the move on hold for further consideration.
E-sports partnership formed to boost Thai tournaments
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 21/10/2021
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry and Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) have partnered with Garena Online Thailand to strengthen the domestic e-sports industry and develop the country as the hub of e-sports tournaments in Asean.
Dr. Puttipong Phumsuwan – the investment doctor
Published on 01/04/2021
» An investment medic. A well-known replicator in Thailand, who uses Blunt Cannula to decrease the risk of fillers to clog the arteries that causes blindness. Dr. Puttipong Phumsuwan or “Dr. Boy”, Director of AIC Beauty Clinic and Country Mentor Trainer, is the first doctor in Thailand who is certified Korean Fine Thread Lifting, and a medical instructor for filler injection.
Digitalisation will spur post-pandemic recovery
News, Published on 19/01/2021
» Despite the extremely challenging environment in 2020, the momentum of Southeast Asia's digital economy has clearly not been derailed. Google, Temasek and Bain recently reported that Southeast Asians spent, on average, an hour more a day on the internet during Covid-19-imposed lockdowns, accessing essential goods, healthcare, education and entertainment. The region added 40 million new internet users in 2020 and they are here to stay -- 94% of new digital service consumers intend to continue with the service post-pandemic.
Asia's digital economy needs consensus on tax
Oped, Published on 25/09/2020
» Over 135 countries, led by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), are working hard to build a multilateral consensus around international tax issues arising from the growth of the digital economy. This consensus is sought through the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS).
Tech is key to rebooting tourism
Oped, Published on 08/09/2020
» Southeast Asia relies heavily on tourism. In 2019, the travel and tourism industry contributed 12.1% of the region's GDP and approximately one in 10 people are employed within and around it, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).
Mixed views for VAT on foreign firms
Business, Published on 11/06/2020
» The government's push to collect value-added tax (VAT) from foreign digital platforms could level the playing field between domestic and foreign players, but risks increasing the service costs that may be passed on to consumers, according to industry veterans.
Italian union urges pay deal for lower league players
AFP, Published on 06/04/2020
» MILAN - The head of the Italian footballers' association (AIC) on Sunday urged football authorities in the country to strike a deal to safeguard lower league players, who risk losing their livelihoods due to the deadly coronavirus pandemic.
Serie A doctors warn against return to training as 11 players catch coronavirus
AFP, Published on 15/03/2020
» ROME - Serie A doctors have issued a joint warning advising against a return to club training after four more players on Saturday tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the tally in the Italian top flight to 11.
ICONSIAM unveils TRUE ICON HALL
Published on 05/11/2019
» - TRUE ICON HALL offers most advanced technologies in region to attract high-value global conferences and events to Thailand - Helps push Chao Phraya River to become new global destination