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Bitten by the bitcoin bug
Spectrum, Published on 19/03/2017
» Atit Lertkiatpanit does not carry bundles of banknotes, but his wealth is assured by his digital wallet. The 26-year-old entrepreneur is an active cryptocurrency investor. He remains unfazed by the fact that bitcoins are not recognised by the Bank of Thailand. He started collecting bitcoins a couple of years ago and the intangible currency now accounts for 70% of his portfolio.
Zero hour: Indonesia debates rupiah redenomination
Asia focus, Published on 09/01/2017
» What would eliminating three zeroes from Indonesian rupiah banknotes mean to people? For many, it would make calculation a lot simpler. It would also change perceptions of what things really cost.
Get a B500,000 commemorative banknote ... for B1m
Online Reporters, Published on 07/05/2015
» The Bank of Thailand is offering commemorative 500,000-baht banknotes for 1 million baht each at the Money Expo underway at Impact Muang Thong Thani.
What's new in business news: May 8, 2014 (video)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/05/2014
» World's first self-cleaning car, new 500-baht banknote & AIS says 3G network covers 95% of the nation.
New 500-baht banknote launched
Online Reporters, Published on 07/05/2014
» The Central Bank has issued a new, modernised 500-baht banknote with new safeguards to make forgery more difficult.
Lady of Myanmar
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/05/2012
» Today's top list of must-see sites in Yangon include not only famous pagodas or museums but also a visit to the headquarters of the National League of Democracy (NLD), the opposition party founded and led by pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as well as the Lady's house.
Fighting financial scams
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/02/2012
» Govt agencies do not tell people to transfer money to bank accounts over the phone, but call-center gangs have made millions from people who do not know that.