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Typhoon-hit factories in Vietnam may need weeks to recover
Published on 11/09/2024
» HANOI - Typhoon Yagi has severely damaged a large number of factories and flooded warehouses in the export-oriented industrial hub of northern Vietnam, forcing plants to shut, with some expected to take weeks to resume full operations, executives said.
Jungceylon Drives ESG Initiatives Amidst Expansion and New Shoppers
Published on 11/09/2024
» Jungceylon Shopping Center in Patong, Phuket, has announced a business plan that focuses on creative marketing strategies to attract high-quality shoppers by launching products, services, and activities that cater both local and international customers. This approach is underpinned by ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) frameworks.
JR East to run self-driving bullet trains
Kyodo News, Published on 11/09/2024
» KYODO - JR East said Tuesday it will start operating self-driving bullet trains on some of the sections of the Joetsu Shinkansen Line for commercial service in fiscal 2028 with a driver aboard to deal with emergencies, in what could be the world's first such high-speed train service.
CPN upbeat on retail, mixed-use projects
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 11/09/2024
» SET-listed retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN) has expressed confidence in Thailand's retail market and believes there is still room for mixed-use projects to grow.
Consultancy announces new country director
Business, Published on 11/09/2024
» Dss+, a specialist global operational management consultancy headquartered in Switzerland, has appointed Adis Peukpattanaruks as its new country director for Thailand.
Shutter 20 years on
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/09/2024
» Two decades ago, the release of Shutter marked a pivotal moment in Thai cinema and the horror genre. Directed by the then-upcoming filmmakers Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom, Shutter has since become a staple of horror. In 2024, to celebrate its 20th anniversary, the film returns to theatres in a remastered 4K version, reawakening a wave of nostalgia for audiences and reigniting the terror that made it a global sensation.
Europe's AI Act will shake up businesses
Oped, Published on 11/09/2024
» As businesses across the globe brace for the European Union's newly adopted Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, the ramifications are becoming more apparent. The AI Act will create opportunities and challenges, particularly for companies that rely heavily on AI technology. The regulation classifies AI systems based on the level of risk and will mandate new standards for developers and deployers, pushing businesses to reevaluate their strategies in a bid to comply with this EU legislation that will open doors to the EU market.
Strong baht, AI appeal could drive Thai iPhone sales
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/09/2024
» The launch of the Apple iPhone 16 this week with artificial intelligence (AI) capability, coupled with a stronger baht, is expected to accelerate the upgrade cycle for iPhone users, say analysts and retailers.
Greed, gluttony and the crackup of Red Lobster
Published on 10/09/2024
» In June of last year, Red Lobster announced that Ultimate Endless Shrimp — as much as you can scarf down for just $20 — would become an “all day, every day” fixture of the menu.
Nishitetsu Debuts First ‘CROOM’ Hotel Outside Japan in Bangkok
Published on 10/09/2024
» Nishitetsu Group, also known as The Nishi-Nippon Railroad Company, Ltd., opened its first ‘CROOM’ brand hotel outside Japan—Nishitetsu Hotel Croom Bangkok Silom—on 9th September 2024. Located in the bustling Silom area, one of Bangkok’s central business districts, this marks the group’s second hotel in the city, following the launch of Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Bangkok in 2020.