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Flooding in Thailand: preparing for the worst
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/09/2024
» The severe flooding in northern Thailand has sparked fears over the potential for similar damage in the central plains, the heart of the nation's economy, as experts warn of the possibility of further floods over the next 60 days.
Shares boosted by growing hopes for a soft landing
Business, Published on 31/08/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks closed in on a fourth month of gains, lifted by hopes of a soft landing for the US economy. The dollar was poised for its worst monthly performance in nine months on the view that US interest rates are all but certain to start falling next month.
B190bn windfall from renewable shift
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/08/2024
» Power companies are expected to rack up an additional 190 billion baht from electricity sales to the government as Thailand shifts towards greater use of renewable power between 2024 and 2037, says Krungthai Compass, the research unit of Krungthai Bank.
Microsoft initiative aims to provide AI skills to 1m Thais
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/08/2024
» Microsoft Thailand has announced an artificial intelligence (AI) national initiative as part of its commitment over the next 12 months, aiming to provide AI skills to 1 million Thais.
China's globalisation paradox
Oped, Published on 30/08/2024
» China's trading partners are once again fretting about the country's supposedly unfair economic practices. This time, the focus is on China's alleged attempt to export its excess capacity, especially in emerging sectors such as electric vehicles (EVs), and to undermine domestic industries in the United States and Europe.
Microsoft Unveils "AI for All Thais" Vision
Published on 29/08/2024
» Microsoft Thailand announced the ambitious "AI for All Thais" vision, underscoring the company’s commitment to empowering every individual and organisation in Thailand with the transformative power of Generative AI. This vision will be driven by three core strategies: Skills, Scale, and Secure, further solidifying Microsoft's mission to accelerate Thailand's digital economy, fostering inclusive growth and enriching the lives of all Thai people.
Google weighs large data centre in Vietnam, source says, in nation's first by US big tech
Published on 29/08/2024
» HANOI: Alphabet's Google is considering building a large data centre in Vietnam, a person briefed on the plans said, in what would be the first such investment by a big US technology company in the Southeast Asian nation.
ONEAM set to roll out new REIT fund
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/08/2024
» One Asset Management (ONEAM) is preparing to launch a new real estate investment trust (REIT) fund with a projected return of 7% as an alternative for investors amidst economic and political volatility both at home and abroad.
Korean court ready to rule on climate change
Published on 28/08/2024
» SEOUL - Yoon Hyeonjeong, a 19-year-old South Korean activist, says the fate of her years-long fight for more action to tackle climate change hinges on what could be a landmark ruling by the country’s top court on Thursday.
Bangkok Gems Fair Set to Boost Global Trade
Published on 27/08/2024
» The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization), or GIT, alongside government and private sector organisers, have announced the upcoming 70th "Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Fair," known as "Bangkok Gems." The event will be held from 9 to 13 September 2024 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) and is projected to generate at least 3.5 billion baht in revenue.