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Vietnam steps up as a regional leader
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 19/08/2025
» Vietnam wisely chose South Korea to showcase a new strategic-economic partnership in the region, focusing on growing trade, investment, and diplomatic cooperation. As the first country to dispatch a top leader to meet newly elected President Lee Jae-myung, the Hanoi government sends a clear signal to both Northeast and Southeast Asia that South Korea and Vietnam are emerging together as a driving force of regional connectivity and economic growth.
Canon touts local factory
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/08/2025
» Canon has promoted its Prachin Buri factory as a global manufacturing base for multi-function devices, affirming it will not relocate from Thailand despite the US tariff of 19% for Thai goods.
Thai deal targets growth of domestic chip design
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/08/2025
» The Thai Embedded Systems Association (TESA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with global chip design software firm Synopsys as it works to build domestic chip design capabilities.
True Powers Thailand’s Future with Data for Good
Published on 14/08/2025
» At GCNT Expo 2025, hosted by the Global Compact Network Thailand, True Corporation Group CEO Sigve Brekke delivered a keynote address outlining a bold vision for sustainable development under the theme “Data for Good: Greener Planet, Inclusive Society and Stronger Governance.” In a world expected to generate 181 zettabytes of data by the end of 2025—the equivalent of streaming HD video for 36 million years—the challenge, Brekke emphasised, is not just managing data, but transforming it into meaningful impact.
Samui Property Market Diversifies with Condo and Villa Boom
Published on 13/08/2025
» Koh Samui, Thailand, August 13, 2025 - Koh Samui’s residential property market is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by rapid expansion, diversified offerings, and intensifying competition in the rental sector. According to the newly released 2025 Samui Property Market Update by C9 Hotelworks, the island's property market—valued at THB30.3 billion—is transitioning from its traditional villa-centric model toward higher-density developments, especially condominiums, while adapting to evolving investment trends and rising international interest.
EU could win trade war with US
News, Published on 12/08/2025
» The US-EU trade deal has been heavily criticised as a capitulation by the bloc. But if you dive into the agreement details, the European Union is likely not only to suffer less than the US but may even see its economy benefit from the new global tariff regime.
Plus Property Posts 950m Baht in H1 Revenue
Published on 08/08/2025
» Strong demand across Thailand’s premium residential and tourism property markets has driven robust growth for Plus Property Company Limited, with first-half operating results aligning with projections. Suwannee Mahanarongchai, Managing Director of Plus Property, revealed that the company generated total income of 950 million baht for the first six months of 2025—a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This performance reflects growing client confidence and the continued expansion of the property management sector, particularly in after-sale services for high-end developments in Bangkok and key tourism hubs such as Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, and Phuket.
Grok, is that Gaza? AI image checks mislocate news photographs
AFP, Published on 07/08/2025
» PARIS - This image by AFP photojournalist Omar al-Qattaa shows a skeletal, underfed girl in Gaza, where Israel's blockade has fuelled fears of mass famine in the Palestinian territory.
Epson unit upbeat on large format printing market
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/08/2025
» Despite the challenging economy, Epson (Thailand) Co Ltd still sees an opportunity in the large format printing market in Thailand thanks to the ongoing digital transformation in the country and demand for indoor signage.
Tax shift props up the auto industry
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/08/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said during a recent conference that the government should impose a high excise tax on imported electric vehicles (EVs) that use a low proportion of local content.