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Auto industry rocked by Trump’s 25% tariffs
Published on 27/03/2025
» WASHINGTON - US automakers and their global rivals have been rocked by President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would impose 25% tariffs on all vehicles as well as many foreign-made auto parts imported into the United States.
Corporate conscience for the planet
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 31/12/2024
» Businesses play a crucial role in addressing global warming, as their operations significantly influence the environment, the economy and society. Launching initiatives to combat climate change is essential to reducing carbon emissions, conserving resources, and promoting sustainable practices. Failure to act can result in costly disruptions from extreme weather events such as resource shortages and stricter government regulations. Moreover, as a greater number of consumers search for eco-friendly options, businesses that adopt sustainable practices can gain a competitive egde.Their initiatives not only contribute to global climate goals but also foster innovation, drive cost savings, and ensure long-term profitability. Here's a closer look at how Thai businesses are progressing in addressing climate change challenges.
F&B sector undergoing critical shift
Business, Published on 31/12/2024
» Thailand's food and beverage sector is experiencing a critical shift, driven by consumer preferences and government policies that prioritise sustainability.
Thai card payments market to top $90 billion in 2028
Business, Published on 25/10/2024
» The Thailand card payments market is forecast to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2% between 2024 and 2028 to reach 3.3 trillion baht ($94.5 billion) in 2028, supported by a constant consumer shift towards electronic payments, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
AIS, Oracle Alloy push hyperscale cloud
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/08/2024
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) has partnered with the Oracle Alloy cloud infrastructure platform in a plan to offer Thailand's first locally-owned and operated hyperscale cloud infrastructure services.
'Black Friday' kicks off US shopping season amid economic unease
AFP, Published on 25/11/2023
» NEW YORK - US retailers' efforts to attract holiday gift buyers build to a crescendo this weekend as the "Black Friday" shopping day kicked off with big discounts.
US economic uncertainty means bigger 'Black Friday' discounts
AFP, Published on 24/11/2023
» NEW YORK - The retail sector's efforts to entice holiday gift purchases builds to a crescendo this weekend with the annual "Black Friday" shopping day followed by the newer "Cyber Monday."
AI-powered medical devices catching on
Business, Published on 23/11/2023
» The global market for artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical devices industry is on track for a compound annual growth rate of 29.1% from US$336 million in 2023 to $1.2 billion in 2027, forecasts GlobalData, a UK-based data and analytics company.
Stripe shares emerging trends in education technology surging in Asia Pacific and Latin America
Published on 13/07/2023
» In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic prevented more than 1.2 billion children worldwide, including Thailand from attending school in person—spurring huge growth in the education technology (edtech) sector as schools turned to online learning.
Malaysia faces 'inconvenient truth' on clean energy goals
Published on 03/02/2023
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Chuan Zhen Ko's passion for clean energy and climate change was first ignited by his university lecturers and watching the 2006 Oscar-winning documentary "An Inconvenient Truth", starring former US Vice-President Al Gore.