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Digital handout still a must: Phumtham
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/09/2024
» The new-look coalition government will begin working towards implementing its policies, including the digital money handout scheme, in a fortnight, said caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai yesterday.
Phumtham: Digital handout still a must
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 31/08/2024
» The new-look coalition government will begin working to carry out its policies, including the digital money handout, within two weeks, according to Phumtham Wechayachai, the caretaker deputy prime minister.
Brazil blocks X after Musk ignores court orders
New York Times, Published on 31/08/2024
» RIO DE JANEIRO — X, formerly known as Twitter, began to go dark across Brazil on Saturday after the South American nation's Supreme Court blocked the social network because its owner, Elon Musk, refused to comply with court orders to suspend certain accounts.
Shares boosted by growing hopes for a soft landing
Business, Published on 31/08/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks closed in on a fourth month of gains, lifted by hopes of a soft landing for the US economy. The dollar was poised for its worst monthly performance in nine months on the view that US interest rates are all but certain to start falling next month.
Budget bill reportedly cut by B8bn ahead of House readings
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 31/08/2024
» The House of Representatives will hold its second and third readings of the budget bill for the 2025 fiscal year next week amid reports that the spending plan has been trimmed by almost 8 billion baht, according to a source.
Small firms feel the pinch amid an array of challenges
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/08/2024
» Thai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remain trapped in a cycle of rising costs, declining revenues and weakening consumer purchasing power.
Thailand to gain from medical tourism uptick
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/08/2024
» Thailand, Southeast Asia's largest player in medical tourism, should benefit from industry growth globally, with the region's market expected to expand 43% to US$16 billion by 2030, according to Bumrungrad International Hospital.
A new political 'youthquake' takes hold
Oped, Published on 31/08/2024
» Six months ago, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's grip on power in Bangladesh appeared unbreakable. The ruling Awami League had just won a fourth term in an uncontested election, allowing it to stay in full control of the country's institutions. With journalists, human rights defenders, opposition members, and other critics facing politically motivated prosecution, prison, exile, and forced disappearance, a continued descent into authoritarianism seemed certain.
Card numbers for online shopping on the way out
Published on 30/08/2024
» Mastercard is expanding its efforts to eliminate the use of credit card numbers when customers make purchases online in a bid to fight fraud.
AND Solutions to Streamline AEON's Loan Processes
Published on 30/08/2024
» Leading fintech company AND Global's subsidiary, AND Solutions, has announced a new software provision agreement with AEON Thana Sinsap, a Thailand-based company offering financial services, including credit cards, loans, and hire purchases. AEON Thana Sinsap will integrate AND Solutions' AI-based intelligent document processing system, mindox, alongside advanced credit scoring solutions to accurately estimate loan applicants' income levels while minimising turnaround times and reducing processing workloads. AND Global, a leading fintech company, has developed multiple businesses to promote financial inclusion across Southeast Asia.