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OPEC+ meets under pressure from Biden and Omicron
AFP, Published on 30/11/2021
» LONDON: OPEC+ oil producers meet Thursday under pressure from US President Joe Biden, who has opened up his country's taps hoping to bring down crude prices, and a new Covid-19 variant that has complicated the equation.
Japan unveils record $490bn pandemic stimulus
AFP, Published on 19/11/2021
» TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced a record $490 billion stimulus for the world's third-largest economy Friday as he looks to shore up the country's patchy pandemic recovery.
Price of spot gold surges on inflation
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/11/2021
» Spot gold prices hit a four-month high at US$1,860.50 an ounce yesterday as rising inflation fears boost demand for the precious metal as a safe-haven asset.
BGRIM gains 40.6% in PEB
Business, Published on 12/11/2021
» B.Grimm Power Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a 100% owned subsidiary of B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM), has inked agreements to indirectly purchase 40.6% in renewable energy company Pimpinan Ehsan Berhad (PEB) via a direct subscription to a 45% share in another renewable energy firm reNIKOLA.
Agencies seek B76bn for farmers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/11/2021
» The Finance Ministry will discuss with the Budget Bureau to seek a 76-billion-baht budget to support rice farmers under the farmers' income guarantee scheme, said Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Asset manager soars up the rankings
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/10/2021
» Since its launch in August 2020, AIA Investment Management Thailand (AIAIMT), a subsidiary of AIA Thailand, has successfully positioned itself as a leading asset management company with total assets under management (AUM) of around 853 billion baht, ranking in the country's top five in terms of asset size.
SCB Abacus growth lures tech investors
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/09/2021
» SCB Abacus, an alternative digital lending platform under Siam Commercial Bank, has raised US$12 million (396 million baht) in a Series A funding round and targets digital loan growth of 10 times this year.
Best foot forward for sustainability
Asia focus, Published on 06/09/2021
» With the tangible effects of climate change -- record-setting temperatures, devastating floods and other ecological disasters -- clearly being felt by people around the world, consumers are increasingly making sustainability part of their everyday lives.
Phuket sours on Sandbox
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 06/09/2021
» The private sector in Phuket is urging the government to fully reopen the resort island by Dec 1, saying the move can bring in more than 210 billion baht in tourism-related revenue in just three months.
Baby Talk
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 06/09/2021
» Growing up by the beach and the South Pacific Ocean, it's impossible not to fall in love with the spectacular scenery and the sport that allows you to enjoy it the most: surfing. But Steven McArthur also loves science, biology in particular. That passion has sustained his trailblazing career as a fertility specialist for three decades.