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New Zealand draws nearer
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/10/2019
» New Zealand is making a major effort to forge closer ties with Asean and the rest Asia, pinning its hopes on a conclusion to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), as world trade is being disrupted by US-China tensions, the country's trade minister says.
'Economic interests' named as potential motive behind Big C blast in Pattani
News, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 28/05/2017
» A Thai army commander based in the deep South believes that the perpetrators behind the Big C bombing in Pattani were more motivated by economic interests than the separatist movement's desire to assert regional autonomy.
Selling online in Asia: four emerging grocery models
Business, Published on 30/11/2016
» Asia is the largest e-commerce region in the world and home to many giants such as Alibaba, JD.com, Flipkart and Rakuten. Despite the fast-moving nature of the food and grocery industry, it has been slower than some other retail sectors such as fashion or books when it comes to moving online. However, this is now changing across Asia, including within Thailand.
Signed, sealed, delivered
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 29/07/2015
» Messenger services have become a valuable part of modern life, especially in a bustling city like Bangkok.
Visa going touch-free at tollbooths
Business, Nop Tephaval, Published on 18/12/2014
» Visa International (Asia-Pacific) plans to increase contactless transactions or wave cards in this country and is cooperating with the Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) to introduce the payment system at tollbooths.