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Department of Business Development bolsters SME shift to e-commerce
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 14/09/2024
» The Department of Business Development is stepping up efforts to support e-commerce adoption by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with growth of e-commerce expected to reach 750 billion baht in 2025.
Safety at risk as pilots buy promotions
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/09/2024
» The Thai Pilots Association is urging the new government to change the employment policy of some airlines in Thailand that make pilots pay a large sum of money for a job or promotion from co-pilot to captain, as it leads to unfair recruitment and might be harmful to public safety.
Safety at risk as pilots ‘buy promotions’
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 06/09/2024
» The Thai Pilots Association is urging the new government to crack down on airlines in Thailand that make pilots pay a large sum of money for a job or promotion, as it leads to unfair recruitment and might be harmful to public safety.
Kasikorn Business-Technology Group chairman believes AI could 'supercharge' the economy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/09/2024
» As the working age population shrinks, artificial intelligence (AI) could be a catalyst to "supercharge" the Thai economy, says Ruangroj Poonpol, group chairman of Kasikorn Business-Technology Group (KBTG), an arm of Kasikornbank.
A closer inspection of negative income tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/08/2024
» The first vision statement by former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, after 17 years away from Thailand, has garnered interest on several points, including the proposal of a negative income tax (NIT).
Lazada's youngest homegrown chief sets out growth vision to drive Thailand's digital economy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/08/2024
» As the new chief executive of major e-marketplace operator Lazada Thailand, Varitha Kiatpinyochai, 32, is the company's youngest homegrown chief executive and the first woman to take the helm.
Singapore offers unemployment support in key shift ahead of vote
Published on 19/08/2024
» Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has introduced unemployment benefits as part of a slate of first-time or expanded welfare programs as the new leader seeks to bolster the ruling party ahead of national elections.
Thailand continues search for tech talent
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/08/2024
» Thailand can become a home for global tech talent by leveraging its geopolitical advantages, natural resources, and designing policies to attract young workers, according to executives.
UOB helps push towards low carbon economy
Business, Published on 06/08/2024
» Large corporations in Thailand have made clear progress towards reducing their carbon footprint in support of the nation's efforts towards a low carbon economy.
Flights of fancy at Cathay Pacific
Business, Published on 30/07/2024
» As Hong Kong struggles back onto the tourism charts, several misdirected official pronouncements have placed immense pressure on the national carrier Cathay Pacific to launch new routes to China and the Middle East. None of this has anything to do with profitability -- the airline announced an attributable profit of HK$9.7 million for 2023, a pittance in the scheme of things.