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AI can accelerate SDG in Thailand
Oped, Published on 30/05/2024
» We have just passed the halfway point in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Adopted by all UN members in 2015, the agenda laid out 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to mobilise efforts to end poverty, fight inequalities, and tackle climate change.
How green is the energy from our hydro dams?
Oped, Published on 29/05/2024
» Thailand’s National Energy Plan (NEP), a blueprint for the country’s energy strategy from 2023 to 2037, has earned praise for its noble goal of increasing the use of clean, renewable energy. The plan states that by 2050, half of the electricity consumed locally must be clean and renewable energy — solar cells, wind, biomass, small nuclear and hydro dams.
Exports being held back by declining competitiveness
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/05/2024
» Declining competitiveness for key export segments such as automobiles has kept Thailand from cashing in on improving global trade, according to analysts, as some start to downgrade shipment projections amid contracting manufacturing output and a slim private investment recovery.
Baht fundamentals have deteriorated
Business, Published on 23/05/2024
» Uncertainty surrounding the US interest rate trajectory, alongside geopolitical tensions, underpin much of the baht's weakness so far this year. We think the baht will trade sideways and reach 37.50 to the US dollar by year-end once these temporary factors subside.
China's durian prices drop as Vietnam fills Thai supply gap
South China Morning Post, Published on 22/05/2024
» BEIJING - Durian prices in China - the world's top market for the spiky, pungent fruit typically regarded as a luxury item - have fallen this month as Vietnam gains on Thailand in a heated export rivalry and consumers mind their budgets.
THG set to spend B1-1.5bn on three cancer centres
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/05/2024
» Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc (THG) plans to spend 1-1.5 billion baht building three cancer centres in Thailand, continuing the trend of specialist hospitals, while growing its hospital and healthcare businesses in Myanmar and Vietnam.
Philippines seeks Asia logistics hub status, banking on US ties
Published on 21/05/2024
» The Philippines is setting its sights on becoming the next manufacturing and logistics hub in Asia, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said, as Manila capitalises on its growing ties with Washington.
SET makes another attempt to clear 1,400 hurdle
Published on 18/05/2024
» Thai shares continued to move sideways up, with the SET index struggling to clear 1,380 points (the next hurdle will be 1,400) throughout the past week, causing the market to stay rangebound.
Altitude, Creed, and Scientex Launch Premium Townhomes
Published on 17/05/2024
» Altitude Development Company Limited, a leading real estate developer in Thailand operating under the “ALTITUDE” brand, has forged strategic alliances to expand its business footprint by collaborating with renowned real estate investment partners from Japan and Malaysia, Creed Group and Scientex. Together, they have initiated the development of the ALTITUDE Kraf Vibe Bangna project. Positioned as a premium townhome-style venture boasting a minimalist design, the project strategically occupies a promising location in Bangna. Geared towards meeting the preferences of the new-generation workforce, the project offers units starting at THB 2.99 million.
Slowdown weighs on current account
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/05/2024
» Thailand's waning appeal in terms of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), an uneven tourism recovery and the currency outlook are pressuring the country's current account surplus, which is still below the pre-pandemic level, says BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.