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How to turn the tide on marine plastic waste
Asia focus, Published on 25/07/2022
» A few weeks ago, I had the honour of speaking at the 2022 UN Ocean Conference (UNOC), which called for a new chapter of ocean action driven by science, technology and innovation.
Digital dividend
Asia focus, Published on 25/07/2022
» The digital economy is playing an ever-increasing role in business, trade and human capital development. As countries emerge from the pandemic and steer through new economic headwinds, digitisation is taking on even greater importance.
The wisdom of crowds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/07/2022
» Sinwattana Crowdfunding Corporation sees long-term growth potential for the local crowdfunding market in future decades, expecting a 10-year capital gains tax exemption for investments in Thai startups under 12 target industries to motivate entrepreneurs and investors.
Loxley anticipates sales growth of 30% this year
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 20/07/2022
» Loxley Trading Co, the consumer goods distribution arm under trading conglomerate Loxley Plc, aims to grow its sales for the fourth straight year in 2022 despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
THPD, Best Express team up on resources
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 14/07/2022
» Thailand Post's logistics solution arm Thailandpost Distribution (THPD) is partnering with delivery service Best Express to share resources in order to level up the effectiveness of their large parcel delivery services.
NT set to appoint first president
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/07/2022
» After 18 months without a leader, National Telecom (NT) is about to appoint its first president this month as the state enterprise faces several critical challenges.
Telecom chess match tightens
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 11/07/2022
» Last week's announcement by Advanced Info Service (AIS) on its proposal to acquire fixed broadband provider Triple T Broadband (TTTBB) is expected to complicate the telecom regulator's decision on the fate of the merger between AIS's mobile rivals True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC).
Wealth of Thailand's 50 richest on Forbes list falls to $151bn
Published on 08/07/2022
» Amid a slow economic recovery, the collective wealth of tycoons on the 2022 Forbes list of Thailand’s 50 richest fell nearly 6% to US$151 billion as compared to a year ago.
BCG startups see strong growth
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/07/2022
» Startups associated with the bio, circular and green (BCG) economy model are the next wave of growth but they need the right incentives to make them thrive amid the economic challenges and cautious investment, say industry experts.
Creating Asean's interconnected energy future
Asia focus, Published on 04/07/2022
» A comprehensive interconnection of Southeast Asia's power grid has been a long-held dream, first emerging into serious discourse in the 1980s. Now, almost four decades later, we might finally be approaching a moment when the pressure for climate action moves this idea towards a more established reality.