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Analyst urges local vaccine output
Business, William Hicks, Published on 05/05/2021
» It will take Thailand two years to reach herd immunity for Covid-19 at the current rate of vaccination, but if local vaccine production plans ramp up and vaccination rates increase, hope remains for a quicker timeline, according to a report by Deutsche Bank.
Unlikely trio to offer 'green deposits'
Business, William Hicks, Published on 17/04/2021
» HSBC Thailand has launched the country's first "green deposits" with petrochemical manufacturer Indorama Ventures (IVL) and 7-Eleven convenience store operator CP All, with the undisclosed deposit funds used for green projects such as renewable energy infrastructure and energy-efficient buildings.
World Bank projects lukewarm recovery for Thai tourism
Business, William Hicks, Published on 27/03/2021
» Tourism and Thailand's economy may be slow to recover, even with a comprehensive vaccine rollout, as transmission risks remain among vaccinated people and reopening does not necessarily mean a full return of foreign tourists, the World Bank says.
Rapid shopping via Pandamarts
Business, William Hicks, Published on 11/02/2021
» Foodpanda is pivoting to quick delivery e-commerce with its rollout of Pandamart, a service offering essential goods from "cloud stores" as a new vertical to gain an edge in the cut-throat delivery market.
Lightnet aims to break barriers
Business, William Hicks, Published on 23/11/2020
» While Thailand’s startup scene may be small, one of its up-and-coming fintech startups is brimming with world-scale ambitions, aiming to leverage its mega-conglomerate connections to become Asia’s primary cross-border payment network.
Envoys urge rule reform
Business, William Hicks, Published on 20/11/2020
» Five ambassadors from developed economies met at the US ambassador's residence in Bangkok last week to call for Thailand to undergo regulatory reform, which should ease doing business, in addition to allowing fast-track access for essential business travel as the US thrashes out its political turmoil.
Airbnb shifts focus to local residents
Business, William Hicks, Published on 19/08/2020
» Airbnb, the American sharing-economy platform, is seeking to recover its struggling business in Thailand by pivoting to domestic tourism, while providing mild relief to thousands of landlords on its platform nationwide.
TMF says complex regulations hamper foreign investment
Business, William Hicks, Published on 09/07/2020
» Thailand's regulations requiring foreign businesses to be majority owned by a Thai partner and filing legal documents in Thai language may hamper foreign investment in the country, says multinational professional services firm TMF Group.
Small brewers pour into Vietnam
Business, William Hicks, Published on 18/05/2020
» Factories are not the only business moving into Vietnam — Thai craft beer has found an unlikely home in the neighbouring country, thanks to stiff regulations that keep small players from entering the market back home.
Driven by his passion for technology
Business, William Hicks, Published on 15/02/2020
» Phrases like "digital transformation", "Thailand 4.0", and "S-curve industries" get repeated by the government, businesses and the press so often, they ring as platitudes, losing all meaning.