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High hopes for Thailand's new crypto sandbox
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/07/2025
» In the increasingly competitive tourism landscape amid a global economic slowdown, pundits believe recently endorsed crypto-friendly measures will lift Thailand's attractiveness in the eyes of tech-savvy, high-spending tourists.
Pheu Thai earns poor marks
Business, Published on 28/07/2025
» The government led by Paetongtarn Shinawatra is set to complete its first year in office this September.
Hong Kong airport's profits take off with 52.3% surge to HK$2.45 billion
Published on 17/07/2025
» Hong Kong International Airport has posted net profit growth of 52.3% to HK$2.45 billion (10 billion baht) for the 2024-25 financial year, while it also paid the government a HK$1.3 billion dividend, its first in a decade.
Risks and rewards of Beijing's BRI
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/07/2025
» Thailand may play a pivotal role in advancing China's vision of regional connectivity through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), but scholars caution that while the initiative presents substantial opportunities, it also brings significant challenges.
National crypto sandbox for tourists in the offing
Business, Published on 17/07/2025
» Digital asset exchange operators have welcomed a joint effort between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bank of Thailand to launch a crypto sandbox to allow foreign tourists to use digital assets in Thailand, saying the new initiative would drive crypto adoption across Thailand.
High hopes for virtual banks
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/06/2025
» Financial literacy is crucial in enhancing consumer understanding ahead of the arrival of virtual banks, which aim to improve financial accessibility for underserved groups.
Synnex sinks B50m into building new warehouse
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/06/2025
» Despite economic headwinds, SET-listed IT product distributor Synnex (Thailand) is investing 50 million baht in a new warehouse and plans to showcase technology solutions to sustain its growth trajectory.
Asean builds trust in digital future
Oped, Published on 26/05/2025
» As Asean jockeys to be at the heart of the modern digital economy, fostering trust is key to reaping the benefits of growing digitalisation and further empowering the vulnerable segments of the population.
Financial scam decree touts shared responsibility
Business, Published on 05/05/2025
» An amended emergency decree mandates shared responsibility for financial scams among all stakeholders, but taking personal precautions remains the most effective defence.
China ramps up global yuan push
News, Published on 03/05/2025
» As Chinese President Xi Jinping toured Southeast Asia last month to forge closer ties against higher US tariffs, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) was seizing a moment of confusion and disruption in global trade to promote greater usage of the yuan.