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Legal fears leave satellite bids up in the air
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/08/2021
» Efforts by the telecom regulator to liberalise the satellite business through a licensing regime and the auction of orbital slots now seem stuck in limbo, complicated by various issues including the risk of constitutional violation.
Please hold
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/06/2020
» As the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) enters a transition period for its secretary-general and board members, concerns have been raised over how various key tasks will be mobilised during this time.
Trading thins out ahead of Christmas break
Business, Published on 21/12/2019
» Recap: Emerging market equity trading was mostly flat yesterday as volumes thinned ahead of the Christmas holidays, while the Turkish lira firmed after falling for five straight sessions in the wake of worsening relations between Ankara and Washington.
Right-to-die debate
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 21/01/2019
» Anamika Mishra has been waiting for death for over a decade, saying her health is beyond redemption.
Campaigners promote open data for social justice
Business, Published on 16/11/2018
» Technology can be an integral tool to promote public participation in government, democracy and social justice, says a group of advocates and educators at a forum on open data and artificial intelligence (AI) in participatory justice.
Hope for US-China trade truce heartens investors
Business, Published on 15/09/2018
» Recap: Growing optimism that the US and China might open new trade talks propelled stock markets across the world this week and helped emerging currencies including the Indonesian rupiah and Turkish lira gain more ground.
High time for change
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 11/06/2018
» At a time when public alarm is rising about the scourge of opioid abuse, many countries are taking a closer look at marijuana as a safer option for treating pain. Legalisation of medicinal marijuana is on the rise across the western world, and some countries now allow recreational use.
FPO pushing bill on private trusts
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/05/2018
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is pushing a draft bill on using private trusts as a tool for the affluent to manage their wealth and prevent them from transferring assets overseas, says a source at the Finance Ministry.
Shepherding the evolving NESDB
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 15/07/2017
» Porametee Vimolsiri, secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), is equal parts enthusiastic and nervous after the prestigious government planning unit was directed to transform itself into a real think-tank, shaping the country's long-term vision and mission.
FedEx upbeat on Thailand's logistics
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 22/08/2016
» FedEx Thailand, the local unit of US-based FedEx Corporation, expects Thailand's logistics sector growth this year will outpace that of the country's GDP.