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Boeing workers stage first strike since 2008
Published on 13/09/2024
» SEATTLE - Boeing factory workers on the US west coast walked off the job on Friday after overwhelmingly rejecting a contract deal, halting production of the planemaker’s strongest-selling jet and sending its shares down over 2%.
Thai Armed Forces collaborate with CP Group and CP Foods to aid flood victims in Chiang Rai
Published on 13/09/2024
» The Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters has received donation of essential supplies, including CP-branded drinking water and Royal Umbrella rice, from Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods) under the ongoing ‘CP-CPF Food from the Heart, Fight the Floods’ campaign. This collaborative initiative, supported by CP Group, CP Foods executives, and volunteers, is focused on alleviating the hardships faced by flood-affected communities in Chiang Rai. Recognizing the impact on both people and their pets, CP Foods has also donated pet food brand JerHigh and Jinny to help support animals in these areas.
Taiwan uses AI to predict typhoon paths, as storm approaches
Reuters, Published on 13/09/2024
» TAIPEI - As tropical storm Bebinca barrels towards waters off northern Taiwan gathering strength into a possible typhoon, weather forecasters in Taipei are using a new and so far successful method to help track its path - artificial intelligence (AI).
Thai consumers shift focus to essentials
Business, Published on 13/09/2024
» More than half (54%) of Thai consumers are concerned that macroeconomic volatility will affect the country's economic outlook, according to PwC's latest survey.
PTT unit inks deal to buy LNG from Oman
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 13/09/2024
» PTT International Trading, a subsidiary of PTT Plc, has continued its commitment to gas price stability by securing a five-year contract to buy 300,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Oman.
Agency pledges to spur digital economy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/09/2024
» The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) plans to continue its roles as a co-creation regulator and promoter next year to increase the value of the digital economy and create a positive social impact.
TAT preps schemes for flooded areas
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 13/09/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is monitoring flooding in the North and its impact on tourism, while it plans to launch tourism campaigns and promotions to stimulate these provinces after the inundation eases.
Thai Gen Z leads Asia in strategic shopping
Business, Published on 13/09/2024
» Generation Z in Thailand is at the forefront of strategic shopping behaviours across Asia, driving significant shifts in consumer trends and market dynamics, according to the consumer intelligence firm NielsenIQ (NIQ).
Bond defaults total B25bn, but conditions ease this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/09/2024
» Corporate bonds worth more than 25 billion baht have postponed payments this year, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA), noting that fewer defaults are expected for the remainder of 2024 as economic conditions improve, with interest rates on a downward trend.
Thai rice prices hit one-year low
Published on 12/09/2024
» Thai rice prices fell to their lowest level in over a year as bidders were forced to reduce their high prices in a recent auction held by Indonesia, while Indian rice export prices extended losses this week to hit an eight-month low.