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Thai climate capitalism takes root
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/06/2025
» Thailand's green tech startups are emerging, in line with the country's ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets and the global momentum towards environmental, social and governance standards.
5 Startups Leading the Future of Carbon Reduction
Published on 04/06/2025
» A recent report by Bain & Temasek warns that if global temperatures rise by 3°C by 2070, Southeast Asia could suffer economic losses of up to USD 70 trillion, making it one of the most climate-vulnerable regions in the world. Yet amid this challenge, the region’s green economy is projected to grow significantly, reaching an estimated value of USD 300 billion annually by 2030—equivalent to around 5% of Southeast Asia’s total GDP.
World Names Tech Leader to Drive Thai Expansion
Published on 15/05/2025
» Bangkok – Tools For Humanity, the global technology company behind World, co-founded by Alex Blania and Sam Altman (CEO of OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT), has appointed Pakapol Thangtongchin as its first Country Manager for Thailand. The move marks a significant step in the company’s mission to build digital trust infrastructure to combat online fraud, scams, and deepfakes.
DeepSeek: A game changer in AI efficiency?
Business, Published on 20/03/2025
» DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup founded in 2023, has quickly made waves in the global industry. With fewer than 200 employees and backed by the quant fund High-Flyer ($8 billion in assets under management), the company released its open-source model, DeepSeek R1, one day before the announcement of OpenAI's $500-billion Stargate project in the United States.
Asian shares rally as Trump softens tone on China
Business, Published on 25/01/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares rallied yesterday after US President Donald Trump said he thought he could reach a trade deal rather than impose tariffs on China.
How to update an arcane law
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/01/2025
» The Thailand Post's revision of the Postal Act aims to create better regulation of postal and logistics services, improving service quality for consumers in line with the current business landscape.
Vietnam's OnPoint nets 51% stake in Crea
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/12/2024
» OnPoint, Vietnam's leading e-commerce enabler, has acquired a 51% shareholding in Crea, one of Thailand's foremost e-commerce enablers, to strengthen its leadership in Southeast Asia.
Is Southeast Asia AI's next hub?
Oped, Published on 05/12/2024
» In the first half of 2024, Southeast Asia (SEA) attracted over US$30 billion (1 trillion baht) in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure investments, according to the 2024 e-Conomy SEA Report from Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company.
LazTravel posts hefty growth each quarter
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/11/2024
» LazTravel, the travel booking service of Lazada, has seen bookings grow by double digits each quarter since launching in late 2023, according to the company.
E-commerce sector set to heat up next year
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/11/2024
» Intensifying competition between dominant e-marketplaces Shopee, Lazada and new market entrant Temu, a continuation of commission fee hikes, and the video commerce war are expected to be among Thailand's e-commerce trends in 2025.