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Data access key to health reforms
Oped, Published on 16/07/2024
» Thirty years ago, maternal mortality rates were very rough estimates. Today, data and technology allow us to more accurately measure women's access to sexual and reproductive healthcare, including reductions in maternal mortality, uptake of contraception, and progress toward gender equality. We can now measure success better than ever before.
N.Korean hackers sent stolen crypto to Cambodian payment firm
Published on 15/07/2024
» LONDON - A major Cambodian payments firm received crypto worth over $150,000 from a digital wallet used by North Korean hacking outfit Lazarus, blockchain data shows, a glimpse of how the criminal collective has laundered funds in Southeast Asia.
UNODC Launches #TechSafeSpace Campaign for Digital Safety
Published on 15/07/2024
» With the misuse of technology posing a serious threat across Southeast Asia for the past few years, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is launching a regional campaign for governments and the public to raise awareness about the safe and responsible use of technology. The campaign, titled #TechSafeSpace, aims to promote a secure digital environment, promote digital inclusion and responsibility, and uphold human rights.
Let's think smart
Oped, Postbag, Published on 13/07/2024
» Re: "Do subsidies affect consumption?", (Business, July 1).
Making Thailand a data-driven nation
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/07/2024
» Launched in February 2024, the Big Data Institute's (BDI) core mission is to transform Thailand into a data-driven nation within four years.
HM the King envisages a nation of volunteers
News, Published on 12/07/2024
» His Majesty the King instructed the King's Private Offices 904 to set up the royally initiated Jit Arsa (spirit of volunteering) project in tribute to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother for their contributions to the Thai nation.
Ingram Micro bullish on Thailand's potential
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/07/2024
» Ingram Micro, a US-based technology distributor, is joining with Taiwanese tech firm Asus and chip maker Nvidia to capitalise on artificial intelligence (AI) investment in the enterprise sector and AI-based data centres, as outlays in these fields is estimated to exceed 10 billion baht per year in Thailand.
Unilever Appoints Mr. Anshul Asawa as Country Head for Thailand
Published on 10/07/2024
» Unilever, a visionary global leader committed to making sustainable living commonplace, has appointed Mr. Anshul Asawa as Country Head for Thailand. In this pivotal role, Mr. Asawa not only spearheads Unilever Thailand’s strategic vision, overseeing fiduciary and statutory aspects of the business, but also champions local culture, nurtures talent, and harnesses the collective strength of the organisation. His mission is to drive Unilever Thailand as a high-performing, global leader in sustainable business and strengthen its leadership stature in the country. Additionally, Mr. Asawa takes on the role of General Manager for the Home Care Southeast Asia Business Unit, leveraging his extensive expertise in Home Care categories across the world.
Cambodia starts to flex its muscles
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 09/07/2024
» The Funan Techo Canal -- a US$1.7 billion (62 billion baht) waterway -- reflects Cambodia's growing confidence and assertiveness in pursuing national interests. This water infrastructure projects Cambodia as a viable and dynamic little tiger, no longer a war-torn nation. Under Prime Minister Hun Manet's leadership, Cambodia is taking a more proactive stance overall despite facing objections from neighbours like Vietnam that stand to bear the direct impact of this naval logistics scheme.
Asian social sector faces technological challenges
Business, Published on 09/07/2024
» Despite the rapid digitisation of the Asian social sector, social delivery organisations (SDOs) are struggling to keep up with technological changes because of inadequate access to digital infrastructure, lack of capacity and insufficient donor support, according to the Doing Good Index 2024.