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Tussle over Chiang Mai's tramway
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 16/03/2020
» Businesses say the planned 27-billion-baht tramway project will help stimulate the local economy, which is experiencing a downturn as a result of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
Nepal expects steep rise in Thai visitors
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 08/01/2020
» KATHMANDU: Once Nepal's Gautam Buddha International Airport is completed in the next three to four months, the number of Thais visiting the country is likely to increase, especially to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, said Lila Bahadul Baniya, senior manager of the Nepal Tourism Board.
Lack of skilled labour threatens EEC
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 20/05/2019
» The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) policy committee is now focusing on improving educational measures to help curb the skilled labour shortages in Rayong, Chon Buri, and Chachoengsao -- the three eastern provinces where the EEC project is located.
Experts call for speedy end to RCEP negotiations
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 02/03/2019
» Experts are urging Thailand to use its position as Asean chair to push for further economic integration within the region and reduce the negative impacts of the US-China trade war by speeding up the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) negotiations.
Sadao checkpoint to open 24 hrs
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 20/01/2019
» Thailand and Malaysia have agreed to extend the operating hours of the Sadao-Bukit Kayu Hitam Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Checkpoints to 24 hours for a three-month trial period, starting from April 1 this year, to reduce congestion at the border.
Qualcomm unleashes new Snapdragon 5G chip
Business, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 07/12/2018
» Hawaii: Chipmaker Qualcomm Technologies has revealed the latest version of its Snapdragon mobile chip for smartphones and new ultrasonic fingerprint solution for sensors that can sit under the display.
Locus Chain unleashes '4G blockchain' business
Business, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 03/05/2018
» Dubai: Locus Chain Foundation, a Singapore-based company founded by South Korean gaming pioneer Sang Yoon Lee, has launched a new type of blockchain technology.
As cancer treatment advances, so must availability
Asia focus, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 25/12/2017
» New cancer treatments such as targeted therapies, immunotherapy and biological therapies could save thousands or even millions of lives from the deadly disease in Asia and worldwide, say experts.
Asian cancer treatment requires new approaches
Asia focus, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 14/11/2016
» Asia is now home to more than 6 million cancer patients or half of the cancer population worldwide. The number of cancer cases in the region is forecast to increase to 10.6 million by 2030 because of ageing and growing populations, lifestyle and socioeconomic changes, experts have warned.
Greying Asia needs a policy overhaul
Asia focus, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 26/09/2016
» Governments in Asia Pacific need to do more to prepare for the impact of a rapidly ageing population in order to maintain economic growth and ensure the wellbeing of all citizens, say experts.