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Uber, Lyft to pay $328m to drivers after New York state probe
AFP, Published on 03/11/2023
» NEW YORK - Uber and Lyft will pay US$328 million to settle a New York probe alleging that the companies "cheated" drivers, in an accord that also establishes paid sick leave, state officials announced Thursday.
NCSA & Huawei collaborate to foster cybersecurity in Thailand
Published on 01/11/2023
» National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) vows to execute stricter enforcement of disciplinary and administrative measures on organisations which have critical information infrastructure (CII) that fail to comply with a minimum cybersecurity standard, while outlining its proactive strategy to enhance its critical infrastructure protection, promote the cybersecurity career sector, and bolster the public's cyber immunity.
Growth outlook revised down to 2.7%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/10/2023
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has revised its forecast for economic growth down to 2.7% this year and 3.2% next year, while domestic and international risk factors need to be monitored, according to director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.
Foreign investment dips 15% in 9 months
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 27/10/2023
» Foreign investment in Thailand reached 84 billion baht during the first nine months of this year, with Japan continuing to top the list for investment aimed at developing businesses in the country.
Explainer - Vietnam's real estate woes: how much worse can they get?
Reuters, Published on 26/10/2023
» HANOI - A rough year for Vietnam's real estate sector has seen developers miss interest payments on debt, amid a credit crunch spurred by ill-timed government measures, although spillover risk has been limited.
Kittirat mocks 10K critics
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/10/2023
» Controversy over the government's 10,000-baht digital wallet handout has escalated, with the prime minister's chief adviser labelling critics of the scheme as "econometrics archaeologists".
Panasonic Launches 'Panasonic Cares' CSR Project in Thailand
Published on 20/10/2023
» Panasonic Group in Thailand is moving forward with its corporate social responsibility project "Panasonic Cares" under the concept "For the Wellbeing of People, Society, and the Planet," reinforcing its dedication to conducting business with a focus on sustainable health and well-being, safety, and comfort for individuals, society, and all life on Earth. Under this initiative, the group has set a goal to provide products and engage employees in activities that support hospitals, medical personnel, schools, and environmental initiatives in communities across the country. To pilot the project, Panasonic's team, led by management and employees along with business partners in Khon Kaen Province, united to deliver products in support of the work of medical personnel at Nam Phong Hospital and Ubolratana Hospital in Khon Kaen Province.
A Thai view on the Hamas-Israel war
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 20/10/2023
» The Palestinians' longstanding and legitimate grievances have been irrevocably subverted by Hamas' brazen attack against Israel on Oct 7. Unlike previous rounds of conflicts and clashes between Israel and the Palestinians on the one hand and neighbouring Arab states on the other, Thailand has become a direct casualty like never before, as 30 Thai workers have been killed to date, with at least 16 injured and 17 taken hostage. As a militant political movement motivated by Islamic fundamentalism using methods of terrorism to achieve its objectives, Hamas has made a bad name for the Palestinian cause, eliciting condemnation and opposition all the way over here in Thailand.
Huawei, ASEAN Foundation, and SEAMEO Host Seeds for the Future Summit 2023
Published on 18/10/2023
» In a collective move to fortify the digital skills pipeline, Huawei, the ASEAN Foundation, and the Southeast Asia Ministers of Education Organisation (SEAMEO) on October 18 hosted the Seeds for the Future Summit 2023. Under the theme "Connect, Cultivate, Contribute for Inclusive Digital Talent Growth in Asia-Pacific," the summit convened 91 exceptional participants of Seeds for the Future, Huawei’ flagship talent initiative, from 19 Asia-Pacific countries, emphasising the vital role of youth in the digital evolution of the region.
Pursuing a costly coal-to-liquids boon
Oped, Published on 18/10/2023
» At a time of mounting global pressure towards a carbon-free energy system, Indonesia remains committed to coal.