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Data deluge
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/06/2017
» The idea of bringing machines to life or storing a huge trove of electronic data in a compact kiosk might have seemed far-fetched just a few decades ago, but the digital age has made the impossible become possible. A tap on the screen of your smartphone will show you how the digital revolution begins right in your pocket.
Engineering the future
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 20/02/2017
» Adjusting to the uncertainty of China's "new normal" phase coinciding with an economic slowdown is an uphill task for business leaders, but Zhang Jianguo believes he is plotting the right course. The vice-president of China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) is pursuing a strategy to promote long-term, sustainable growth by investing overseas and embracing technological change.
Many shades of grey
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 06/02/2017
» Not far from Angkor Wat lies a village of wooden homes where 19 year-old Pa Kim San stands out among the other residents. As the treasurer of the local older people's association (OPA), the young Cambodian brings youthful energy to the mission of caring for the grey-haired community.
BoT: Q2 growth likely to match Q1 level
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/06/2016
» Economic growth in the second quarter is expected to stay at the same level as the first quarter as there are no signs of any notable factors to boost impetus, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
Economic revival back in slow lane
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/03/2016
» Thailand's economic recovery weakened in January as effects diminished from temporary boosts to private consumption, says the Bank of Thailand.
Central bank sees signs of recovery
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 31/12/2015
» Despite struggling exports, Thailand's economy managed to improve last month thanks to government expenditure, private consumption and tourism, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
MPC policy rate 'to stay unchanged'
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 14/12/2015
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is likely to keep its policy interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, say economists.
HSBC: Thai labour productivity stumbles
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 21/09/2015
» The Thai economy's long-term growth potential has entered a "new normal" stage with a lower trajectory as labour productivity ebbs and investment falters, says an Asean economist.
Pridiyathorn: Pickup just around the bend
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/06/2015
» Thailand's economic recovery should gain momentum from September following a one-year downward correction resulting from the previous government's distorted stimulus policies, says Deputy Prime Minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula.
BoT unlikely to cut rate
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 18/02/2015
» Despite mounting pressure to lower its policy interest rate after last year's dismal economic growth, the Bank of Thailand yesterday hinted it would stand pat on monetary policy at its March meeting.