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TED Fund Boosts Innovation with Awards, Partnerships
Published on 25/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 25, 2025 — The Technology and Innovation-Based Enterprise Development Fund (TED Fund) is intensifying efforts to build a comprehensive innovation ecosystem by expanding its TED Fellow mentor network with four new organisations, launching the inaugural TED Fellow Awards 2025, and signing MOUs with two strategic partners—UOB FinLab and Krungsri Finnovate—to enhance funding access and financial expertise for Thai startups, boosting their competitiveness on the global stage.
Vietnam steps up island-building in South China Sea: US think tank
Published on 24/08/2025
» Vietnam has sharply accelerated its island-building efforts this year in the contested Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, a US think tank said.
Seoul says fired warning shots after North Korean troops crossed border
AFP, Published on 24/08/2025
» SEOUL - South Korea fired warning shots at North Korean soldiers that briefly crossed the heavily fortified border earlier this week, Seoul said Saturday after Pyongyang accused it of risking "uncontrollable" tensions.
Breaking down the details of US tariffs
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/08/2025
» Following the US implementation on Aug 7 of a 19% reciprocal tariff on imported Thai goods, some questions remain. The Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN) and the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) have clarified some concerns.
Thai data centre capacity may triple on surging demand for AI
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/08/2025
» Thailand’s data centre capacity is expected to triple in the next three years as investments of about US$6.5 billion pour into the sector to meet surging demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI).
Regulation to curb usage of mercury
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/08/2025
» Construction of new mercury plants will not be allowed and the use of mercury in industrial processes will be limited in an effort to better protect the environment and human health, says the Industry Ministry.
Vietnam touts $48 billion in project investments to spur growth
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/08/2025
» HANOI — Vietnam on Tuesday said around 250 projects, with investments totalling about US$48 billion, are being pursued in the country as the government seeks to show it is boosting economic growth.
Marshall cracks down on counterfeits amid growth
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/08/2025
» Marshall Group is continuing with its efforts to crack down on counterfeit products being sold in Asia, while expanding its presence in Thailand.
Thailand warns of hit from US tariffs even as growth beats forecast
Published on 18/08/2025
» Thailand’s top economic council called for urgent structural reforms as exports are threatened by US tariffs, even after second-quarter growth surpassed estimates on a rush by businesses to ship goods to beat the new levies.
FPT joins SAP PartnerEdge to boost ASEAN digitalisation
Published on 18/08/2025
» In a strategic move set to bolster Southeast Asia’s digital landscape, global technology firm FPT has joined the SAP PartnerEdge programme, initially focusing on Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. This collaboration aims to accelerate cloud adoption and streamline operations for regional enterprises by leveraging SAP's leading solutions.