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Thailand's most important economic goal
Business, Published on 30/07/2024
» Any relatively new finance minister, such as Pichai Chunhavajira, comes into office facing a crowded agenda: Maintain good relations with the central bank, ensure strong revenue collections and pursue fiscally responsible policies, manage customs and excise. Keep an eye on inflation, which reached 1.54% in May but eased to 0.62% in June, and meet the joint monetary policy target agreed with the Bank of Thailand. Improve access to finance.
Flights of fancy at Cathay Pacific
Business, Published on 30/07/2024
» As Hong Kong struggles back onto the tourism charts, several misdirected official pronouncements have placed immense pressure on the national carrier Cathay Pacific to launch new routes to China and the Middle East. None of this has anything to do with profitability -- the airline announced an attributable profit of HK$9.7 million for 2023, a pittance in the scheme of things.
Worldwide IT outage was digital red flag
Business, Published on 29/07/2024
» The worldwide IT outage on July 19 caused by a faulty software update issued by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Holdings has served as a wake-up call to local organisations that it's time to ensure their systems are better prepared to deal with the unexpected.
Demand for private jets on the rise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/07/2024
» The business jet market in Asia has become more diverse without any significant domination by China, thanks to growing numbers of clients across the region who are opting for private aircraft to enhance their operations, according to Dassault Aviation.
NSTDA reveals crucial future technologies
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/07/2024
» Artificial muscles, engineered microbes and security robotics are among the top 10 technological advances to watch out for this year, as they will make an impact over the next 5-10 years, according to the National Science Technology and Development Agency (NSTDA).
ANA preserves load factor on Thailand-Japan routes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 22/07/2024
» Despite a weak yen, Japanese carrier ANA has maintained the load factor on Thailand-Japan routes at the same robust level as 2019, with more of its passengers being Thai tourists as well as long-haul travellers transiting in Japan.
TAT focuses on high value, sustainability
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/07/2024
» In order to fix the low level of competitiveness of Thai tourism, the industry must shift from a demand-driven to a supply-driven strategy, said the former governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Bankers chase more M&A in Malaysia as deal volume nearly doubles
Published on 16/07/2024
» In a tough year for dealmaking in the Asia-Pacific, Malaysia is proving to be a bright spot.
Centara chief executive bags prestigious leadership award
Business, Published on 16/07/2024
» Thirayuth Chirathivat, chief executive of Centara Hotels & Resorts, has been honoured with the "Thailand Top CEO of the Year 2024" award in the tourism & hospitality category.
Trio inks pact to churn out urban planning professionals
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/07/2024
» France-based software firm Dassault Systèmes, the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) and Silpakorn University have teamed up to develop the next generation of urban planning professionals, aiming to turn Thailand into a leading smart city hub within Asean.