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Mask diplomacy: China tries to rewrite virus narrative
AFP, Published on 20/03/2020
» BEIJING - With millions of face masks, low interest loans and teams of medical experts, China is trying to paint itself as a Good Samaritan while deflecting criticism over its initial missteps in handling the coronavirus.
Ma to help govt secure supplies
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/03/2020
» Chinese billionaire and Alibaba co-founder, Jack Ma, has pledged full support for the government's bid to acquire more medical supplies to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, the public health minister said on Thursday.
Gartner urges businesses to adopt digital dragon strategy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/03/2020
» In the face of tough competition from giant digital powerhouses that are venturing into non-tech sectors, so-called digital dragon players, businesses may have to consider aligning with them to stay afloat, according to global research firm Gartner Inc.
Unfounded beliefs
News, Postbag, Published on 22/02/2020
» Re: "Historic ruling offers pro-choice hope", (Opinion, Feb 21).
Jack Ma, Grab scan Singapore digital bank battlefield
AFP, Published on 12/01/2020
» SINGAPORE: Singapore is opening up its banking industry to digital lenders in a reform that could shake up the sector across Southeast Asia, with Chinese billionaire Jack Ma and ride-hailer Grab among those seeking licences.
Thailand strives to catch up to Asian markets on digital banking
Published on 10/01/2020
» Thailand is laying the foundations for standalone digital banks as it strives to catch up with other Asian markets that are allowing such changes, according to the central bank governor.
Singapore sees ‘strong interest’ in digital bank licences
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/01/2020
» SINGAPORE: Singapore has received “strong interest” in its effort to open up the banking industry to fresh competition after 21 groups made bids for digital licences, the financial regulator said.
Women of substance
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2019
» Meaningful change doesn't happen overnight, but over the last three decades, Thailand has been a leader in fostering equality in the executive arena, and this year was no exception.
China's Trip.com chief on journey to boost working mothers
AFP, Published on 01/12/2019
» BEIJING: The head of Chinese travel giant Trip.com, Jane Sun, is on a mission to propel women through her workforce, spearheading novel approaches such as encouraging babies on business trips and free egg freezing.
Bytedance: The Chinese company behind global TikTok craze
AFP, Published on 27/11/2019
» BEIJING: The Chinese billionaire behind teen phenomenon TikTok is a 36-year-old tech guru whose eye for youth trends and pioneering use of AI has blasted the app to global success -- while working hand-in-glove with censors to control content within China.