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Light at the end of the tunnel for global economy
Business, Published on 01/06/2024
» Entering the middle of the second quarter, the world economy has begun to signal a more coordinated recovery. Preliminary composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) readings for May recovered in the US, the euro zone, Japan and other large economies, indicating global economic growth is expanding more broadly.
Rise of the killer 'toys'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/05/2024
» As we celebrate World No Tobacco Day today, society, especially parents, are facing a new challenge -- the rise of young smokers and deceptively packaged but harmful tobacco products like "toy pods", the fifth generation of e-cigarettes designed to be both collectable and appealing to youngsters.
Central bank says current inflation goal 'appropriate'
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/05/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) defended its goal to keep inflation within a band of 1% to 3% as "appropriate" for the prevailing economic conditions, after the government sought a review over concerns the current target may be too low.
Beyond the hype: Gauging AI's true economic impact
Oped, Published on 30/05/2024
» According to tech leaders and many pundits and academics, artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to transform the world as we know it through unprecedented productivity gains. While some believe that machines soon will do everything humans can do, ushering in a new age of boundless prosperity, other predictions are at least more grounded. For example, Goldman Sachs predicts that generative AI will boost global GDP by 7% over the next decade, and the McKinsey Global Institute anticipates that the annual GDP growth rate could increase by 3-4 percentage points between now and 2040. For its part, The Economist expects that AI will create a blue-collar bonanza.
SP Group cashes in on green push
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/05/2024
» A growing need for better energy management to reduce carbon dioxide emissions among industries, especially food and beverage, is providing opportunities for companies selling energy technologies and know-how, says Singapore-based energy solutions provider and electricity transmission operator SP Group.
Intel plans to produce 100m AI-enabled PCs
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/05/2024
» Intel Corporation views artificial intelligence (AI) as a key driver for the burgeoning semiconductor industry, projected to be worth US$1 trillion by 2030, as the company plans to produce up to 100 million AI-enabled PCs by 2025.
Eveandboy sees cosmetics sales upswing
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 29/05/2024
» Eveandboy, a Thai cosmetics and perfume retailer, says the domestic beauty market looks promising as shoppers become more sophisticated about their appearance amid a stagnant economy.
New report suggests link between emulsifiers and diabetes
Life, Published on 28/05/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: I just read there's a connection between diabetes and some of the additives in commercial snack cakes and other products. I always thought it was the added sugars that are a problem, but this appears to be something else. Do you know what that is?
Economic chiefs weigh steps to lift growth, credit access
Published on 27/05/2024
» Thailand’s economic chiefs underscored the need for urgent stimulus measures and improved access to credit for small business to accelerate growth rate in the short-term amid the highest interest rate in a decade and near-zero inflation.
An alternative path to growth
Business, Published on 27/05/2024
» Newly appointed Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira is taking a less hostile stance towards the Bank of Thailand than the premier, aiming to better coordinate fiscal and monetary policies.