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Silver linings in the crypto cloud
Business, Published on 03/02/2023
» It was a tough year for crypto and blockchain. We experienced severe breaches of trust, resulting in an adverse hit to the public and regulators' perception of the industry.
Banking on virtual success
Business, Published on 23/01/2023
» Leading companies in the financial, tech and telecom sectors have expressed interest in developing a virtual bank business, with the aim of exploring greater opportunities in the digital era.
Innobic allocates B1bn for investments
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/01/2023
» Innobic (Asia), the life science arm of national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc, plans to spend 1 billion baht in capital expenditure this year to support cancer medicine and plant-based protein factory development projects.
China optimism spurs Asian shares higher
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/01/2023
» RECAP: Asian markets mostly rose again yesterday on optimism about the impact of China reopening on regional corporate performance, while the dollar remained under pressure after data showed a further slowdown in US inflation.
Can China save its economic miracle now?
Oped, Published on 12/01/2023
» China's recent decision to abandon its strict zero-Covid policy has led many to believe that its economy will bounce back. The Economist Intelligence Unit, for example, has revised its forecast for Chinese GDP growth in 2023 upward, to 5.2%. But growth recovery is not automatic, and China must contend with several challenges, including declining confidence among firms and households about their future incomes in the short run, insufficient productivity growth in the medium run, and an unfavourable demographic transition in the long run.
540 drivers lose points on day 1
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/01/2023
» Police arrested 540 drivers who violated traffic laws on Monday, the first day a new system was applied that deducts points from their driving licences.
6,992 on probation for drink-driving
Online Reporters, Published on 04/01/2023
» A total of 6,992 motorists were placed on probation and their licences suspended for drink-driving during the first six days of the week-long New Year holiday period, Probation Department director-general Veerakit Hanparipan said on Wednesday.
Regional banks driven to step up digital services
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 04/01/2023
» Banks in Thailand and elsewhere in Asia-Pacific are being pressured to improve their digital banking services in 2023, as more tech companies are expected to join the industry amid the use of cloud technology, says cloud banking platform Mambu.
Rolling with the punches
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/12/2022
» This year has been packed with events that highlighted both progress and setbacks — unavoidable realities in the world of business. The year posed challenges for the government and businesses seeking new opportunities post-pandemic, sparked hope among car makers that are anticipating growth of the electric vehicle industry in Thailand, as well as unsuccessful attempts by some companies to further grow their businesses.
The real threat?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 17/12/2022
» Re: "Retain citizen army", (PostBag, Dec 13) and "Conscription's days numbered", (Editorial, Dec 10).