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Frasers Property Thailand Excels in Social Impact Investment
Published on 09/04/2024
» The global warming crisis has imposed significant burdens on the budget planning of large organisations, compelling them to invest in product and service development and launch green social contribution campaigns. These efforts aim to meet global standards in addition to their usual social responsibility programs, which are often perceived as merely symbolic gestures to the public.
Zero-Covid leaves a long tail in China
Oped, Published on 28/11/2023
» For three years, China's zero-Covid policy consistently received high-profile media coverage from the Chinese and the international press. During the first phase of the pandemic, China's mass mobilisation of resources and strict region-wide lockdowns were seen as highly effective. But after vaccines arrived and Western countries resumed normal economic activities, China's ongoing restrictions became a source of growing concern.
China's young avoid tying the knot
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 30/07/2023
» It has been a brutal three years for China's young adults. Their unemployment rate is soaring amid a wave of corporate layoffs. Draconian coronavirus restrictions are over, but not the sense of uncertainty about the future they created.
EV sector may face new chip shortage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/07/2023
» Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers may encounter another chip shortage following China's recent decision to restrict the export of two metals as a result of the US-China trade dispute, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Club Med basks in strong post-pandemic rebound
Published on 08/06/2023
» Club Med, the premium all-inclusive hospitality brand and global snow holiday leader, which has announced revenues of 1.7 billion euros for 2022 and has already reached its highest ever monthly levels for January and February 2023, will open 17 new resorts in the coming two years as well as extending or renovating 10 existing properties.
Johnson angered by fresh 'Partygate' probe
AFP, Published on 24/05/2023
» LONDON: Former British prime minister Boris Johnson has condemned the handling of fresh allegations of Covid lockdown rule-breaking as "bizarre and unacceptable", as he faces a further possible probe into the "Partygate" scandal that helped push him from office.
UK police looking at fresh 'Partygate' claims against Johnson
AFP, Published on 24/05/2023
» LONDON - Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson is facing further potential police investigations into the "Partygate" scandal, after a government ministry handed two police forces material about alleged Covid lockdown breaches it emerged Tuesday.
Mixed picture for gold
Business, Published on 16/05/2023
» While global gold demand excluding over-the-counter (OTC) was 13% lower year-on-year in the first quarter, a recovery in the OTC market propped up total demand to 1,174 tonnes, a 1% increase compared to the first quarter of 2022, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).
Trade takes a tumble
Business, Published on 18/04/2023
» Prospects for Thai exports look weak this year as a storm of economic uncertainties are expected to slow down shipping.
Bangchak doubles down on oil and gas
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/03/2023
» The age of renewable energy, with electric vehicles (EVs) predicted to dominate the transport sector, has not swayed energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation Plc from the oil and gas business.