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Ukraine war's spillover swamps poor countries still reeling from Covid-19
Business, Published on 24/03/2022
» Over the past 120 years, a Beirut bakery has survived civil war, Lebanon's financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic. Fighting in Ukraine, disrupting food and energy supplies world-wide, may soon put it out of business.
On the platforms
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 15/03/2021
» Work is no longer something that takes place only in brick-and-mortar stores, high-rise office buildings or factories, but also in virtual space, thanks to the rise of fast and always-on information technology.
Filling a prescription for career success
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/04/2020
» Like many graduates who embark on a career to match the degree they earned, Pipit Aneaknithi started out as a pharmacist until his passion to make a difference turned him into a banker.
Tourists fuel personal translator boom in Japan
Business, Published on 08/08/2019
» TOKYO: Takehiko Fujita wouldn't be able to do his job selling eye drops and pain relievers without his pocket translator.
From humble beginnings to app pioneer
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 17/11/2018
» Jin-woo Lee, an employee of South Korean search giant Naver Corp, the parent company of Line, was the first person to bring Line messaging to Thailand seven years ago, before the 3G network was even launched in the country. He had come a long way.
Japan Airlines' traffic tumbles in wake of natural disasters
Reuters, Published on 19/10/2018
» JEJU, South Korea: Japan Airlines Co Ltd's international traffic slid around 20% in September and domestic traffic fell about 10% in the wake of natural disasters, its president said on Friday.
Enter the gig worker
Business, William Hicks, Published on 16/10/2018
» Tour guides, delivery drivers, translators and taxis are nothing new in Thailand, but online platforms like Grab, Fastwork and Line have reduced barriers to enter these professions down to the simple act of registering an online account.
China says tariff threat against US 'justified'
AFP, Published on 05/08/2018
» SINGAPORE - China's foreign minister said Saturday that his country's threat to impose retaliatory tariffs on US$60 billion of American goods in an escalating trade spat was "fully justified".
LeEco enters US consumer tech market
Business, Associated Press, Published on 21/10/2016
» SAN FRANCISCO: Most US consumers haven't heard of LeEco, but the Chinese technology company is setting out to become a household name with smartphones and flat-screen TVs that undercut the prices of Apple, Google, Samsung and other industry stalwarts.
Eye on the ball
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/11/2015
» Monchai Chokephaibulkit's office is filled with balls --footballs, basketballs, rugby balls, volleyballs and more. And when he looks out of his big window, he can see Hua Mark National Stadium opposite the headquarters of the 63-year-old company that supplies sporting equipment and apparel to customers all across Southeast Asia and beyond.