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Oyika to develop battery-swapping cabinet business
Published on 30/05/2024
» Oyika, a battery technology solutions provider, has kicked off operations in Thailand with a goal to develop a battery-swapping cabinet business for electric motorcycles.
BBL: Regulator to okay 1% credit card fee this year
Business, Published on 17/05/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is expected to authorise credit card issuers charging a new 1% fee for overseas spending within this year, following efforts by businesses to improve understanding among cardholders.
Carmakers flag difficult year on costs, muted EV demand
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/05/2024
» PORTLAND - Automakers across Europe and Asia are warning of a challenging year as rising costs and waning demand for electric vehicles (EVs) weigh on profits.
‘Buy now, pay later’ abuse under scrutiny
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/05/2024
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) is calling on providers of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services to improve risk controls to prevent misuse of the system to create informal loans.
NBTC rejects draft on new mobile tariff structure
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/04/2024
» The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) recently rejected a draft concerning a new tariff structure to govern all types of mobile services, charging customers based on real usage or a per-second basis, saying its management has not completed a comprehensive study on the issue.
Hong Kong's single-use plastics ban off to smooth start
Published on 22/04/2024
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's single-use plastics ban started smoothly on Monday, with many people in a busy business district opting for their own utensils when buying takeaway food and drink instead of paying extra for alternatives.
Indian man arrested for loan-sharking
Online Reporters, Published on 06/04/2024
» An Indian national found overstaying his visa by more than 5 years has been arrested in Bangkok for providing illegal loans with a monthly interest rate of 20%.
Krungsri bullish on SME loan growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/04/2024
» Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) is upbeat about achieving small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) loan growth of 2-3% this year, following an uptick in the first quarter as the Thai economy gradually recovers.
Huawei Unveils Revolutionary LUNA S1 Energy Storage System
Published on 29/03/2024
» Huawei Digital Power has announced the global launch of its cutting-edge LUNA S1 Smart String Energy Storage System (ESS), which is set to revolutionise residential solar power. The state-of-the-art ESS offers homeowners the world's highest throughput, longest lifespan, widest operating temperature range, and most rigorous safety protection. With this latest innovation, Huawei Digital Power is taking a giant leap forward in the quest for cleaner, more reliable use of renewable energy, and Thailand is among the first markets to experience the revolutionary capabilities of this innovative technology.
Hong Kong restaurants ready for disposable plastics ban
Published on 14/03/2024
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong restaurants are ready for next month's ban on throwaway plastic tableware but are concerned about the costs of shifting to wooden and paper alternatives, catering sector representatives have said.