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He knows what time it is
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 15/07/2023
» In the past, wristwatches were the go-to item to tell time.
India considers banning most rice exports
Published on 13/07/2023
» India, the world’s biggest rice shipper, is considering banning exports of most varieties, a move that may send already lofty global prices higher as the disruptive El Niño weather pattern returns.
TAT upbeat on obtaining full budget in 2024
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/07/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hopes its proposed budget for fiscal 2024 will not be cut as it attempts to drive a full recovery, generating 3 trillion baht in tourism income and increasing the GDP contribution to 25% by 2027.
Rice soars to two-year high in Asia
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/07/2023
» Rice prices in Asia have surged to the highest level in more than two years as importers build up stockpiles on fears that the onset of El Niño will parch plantations and damage crops.
Trade takes another hit
Business, Published on 10/07/2023
» The value of Thai exports dipped for an eighth consecutive month in May, falling by 4.6% to US$24.3 billion, contributing to an overall decline of 5.1% to $116 billion in the first five months of this year.
Shopping the next frontier for TikTok
Published on 08/07/2023
» JAKARTA: Inside a shophouse in Northeast Jakarta, dozens of salespeople take turns peddling cosmetics, contact lenses and hair accessories. A woman helps a potential customer choose the right shade of lipstick for her skin tone, while a man yells out the latest markdown on vitamin tablets.
SEC confiscates assets of Stark
Business, Published on 08/07/2023
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved to confiscate the assets of Stark Corporation, as well as those of the company's largest shareholder and some former executives allegedly involved in falsifying accounts, in addition to prohibiting them from travelling abroad.
Brand value of Thai Airways sags
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/07/2023
» The tepid resumption of business travel and inability of Thailand to become a connectivity hub has led Thai Airways' brand value to grow slower than its competitors, while Centara Grand secured the strongest brand in the country this year.
SEC files charges against Stark Corp for misconduct
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/07/2023
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), accusing Stark Corporation and nine others, including the company's largest shareholder, of financial misconduct.
Businesses report longer payment delays
Business, Published on 07/07/2023
» Fewer businesses in Asia-Pacific reported overdue payments in 2022, but the duration of payment delays increased markedly, according to Coface, the France-based multinational credit insurance and risk management specialist.