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Thaksin vows cheaper power to turn Thailand into data centre hub
Published on 15/03/2025
» Thailand aims to slash electricity costs by more than 25% by next year to emerge as a hub for data centres and artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of the governing Pheu Thai Party.
SKYY's the limit
Postbag, Published on 15/03/2025
» Re: "Investment boost questioned", (BP, March 14) and "B7bn SKYY9 Centre deal was shady: MP", (BP, March 11).
US govt shutdown in balance after top Democrat avoids fight
AFP, Published on 14/03/2025
» WASHINGTON - The US Senate appeared closer Friday to avoiding an economically damaging government funding shutdown after the Democrats' leader shied away from a major confrontation with President Donald Trump.
TOA & Sansiri Unite for Greener, Smarter Homes
Published on 14/03/2025
» TOA partners with Sansiri to launch the “Green Mission,” focusing on developing residential innovations with eco-friendly and healthcare materials.
Net profits of Thai listed firms decline 3.7%
Business, Published on 14/03/2025
» Listed Thai companies posted a 3.7% drop in net profit last year, weighed down by a 31.7% decrease in earnings among oil and petrochemical firms, while tourism, consumption and service companies sustained growth, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Climate debate is being silenced by the UN's bias
Oped, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 14/03/2025
» The United Nations is at a crossroads. US President Donald Trump pulled out of the World Health Organization (WHO), cut funding for the UN's Climate Convention, and more withdrawals are likely. He calls the UN an "underperformer", suggesting it is a swamp to be drained.
SCB WEALTH & BlackRock Partner to Drive Global Investment
Published on 13/03/2025
» SCB WEALTH has partnered with BlackRock, a global leader in asset management, to solidify its position as the top wealth management business in Thailand. This partnership will guide clients towards international investments, offering high-quality, innovative opportunities to boost returns in a fast-changing economic landscape. The partnership will offer in-depth investment analysis and insights, work together to identify suitable investment strategies aiming for long-term returns, and develop training programs for Relationship Managers’ development to meet international standards. Providing consultancy and experience sharing to enhance the efficiency of investment advisory services. With all collaboration under partnership will support SCB WEALTH to become the top choice for clients, with a target of THB 180 billion in global investment assets by 2026.
VIV Asia 2025 Opens as Asia’s Premier Agrifood Trade Show
Published on 13/03/2025
» VIV Asia 2025, the leading international trade exhibition for the animal protein production industry, returns with its largest edition to date. The highly anticipated event, co-located with Meat Pro Asia and Horti Agri Next (HAN) Asia, officially opened on 12 March. Running until 14 March 2025, the event brings together global industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to shape the future of sustainable food production and agribusiness in Asia.
Condo developers struggle with B80bn debt mountain
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/03/2025
» A mismatch between loan terms and project durations has forced developers with substantial condo inventory to grapple with short-term debt obligations, with over 80 billion baht in debentures due for repayment this year, according to Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).
PM in talks with committee on how to handle Trump
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 13/03/2025
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking will meet the prime minister on Thursday to discuss measures to deal with the new US trade policy, which is concerning entrepreneurs.