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Commerce sets 2018 priorities
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/01/2018
» The Commerce Ministry has decided that stimulating the local economy, reducing the cost of living, driving exports and stabilising farm prices are its top priorities for 2018.
Banking on the greater good
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/01/2018
» William McChesney Martin Jr, who was chairman of the Federal Reserve for 19 years, famously quipped that his job was to take away the punch bowl just when the party got going. Those words have come to embody the work of a central banker, who at times must implement unpopular measures for the sake of the greater good.
BoI expects 12% rise in investment pledges
Reuters, Published on 12/01/2018
» The Board of Investment (BoI) expects to receive investment proposals of 720 billion baht ($22.56 billion) this year, up 12% from 2017, it said on Friday.
McDonald's is lovin' push to cashless society
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 11/01/2018
» McThai Ltd, the operator of McDonald's restaurants in Thailand, is ramping up its efforts to cash in on the cashless society drive.
Depa touts Asia Digital Expo
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/01/2018
» The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) is investing 30 million baht to organise Asia Digital Expo, aimed at matching technology suppliers with small and medium-sized entrepreneurs (SMEs).
Devising sound protection strategies for an IoT world
Business, Published on 11/01/2018
» The early days of the Internet of Things (IoT) share some similarities with the early days of computing, when software vulnerabilities and protecting communication mechanisms were afterthoughts. Times have changed.
Manufacturing game-changers
Business, Published on 11/01/2018
» The Internet of Things (IoT) being built into product design, more service-centred business models, and 3D printing delivering major benefits have emerged as game-changing trends for manufacturing this year, according to IFS, a multinational enterprise software solutions specialist. The following article examines the three trends in detail.
SCB, Prudential reach bancassurance deal
Published on 10/01/2018
» Siam Commercial Bank Plc, the second largest bank by assets, and Prudential Life Assurance (Thailand), a unit of UK-based Prudential Plc, have signed a bancassurance partnership deal aimed at the lender's wealthy clients.
Honda Connect geared for better safety
Business, Published on 10/01/2018
» Honda Automobile Thailand has launched the Honda Connect app to provide connectivity between drivers and cars for enhanced confidence and safety.
7-Eleven to offer travel coverage
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 10/01/2018
» Bangkok Insurance (BKI) has partnered with Counter Service Co Ltd to offer comprehensive travel accident insurance (CTA) at 7-Eleven shops nationwide, looking for a 15% sales uptick among outbound Thai travellers.