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Airbnb IPO cushions heavy losses in 2020
Business, William Hicks, Published on 12/04/2021
» US-based Airbnb has weathered the Covid-19 pandemic with heavy losses, however its recent gangbuster initial public offering (IPO) has left it in a healthy financial position for 2021.
Rapid shopping via Pandamarts
Business, William Hicks, Published on 11/02/2021
» Foodpanda is pivoting to quick delivery e-commerce with its rollout of Pandamart, a service offering essential goods from "cloud stores" as a new vertical to gain an edge in the cut-throat delivery market.
GlobalTix works at Bangkok tourist pass
Business, William Hicks, Published on 08/11/2019
» With an influx of venture capital last year, Singaporean startup GlobalTix has been expanding its ticketing platform into Thailand, hoping to create a Bangkok city pass to be used at major attractions.
Fitch upbeat on nation's short-term prospects
Business, William Hicks, Published on 03/10/2019
» Despite uncertainty from a potential global economic slowdown and US-China trade tensions, Fitch Ratings has a positive outlook on Thailand's credit rating and economy in the near future and could possibly upgrade the country's ratings in the next few years if positive economic fundamentals are maintained.
Hilton lines up 2 more Bangkok hotels
Business, William Hicks, Published on 05/06/2019
» Hilton is adding two more hotels to its roster of seven in development in Thailand, including one to be built at Iconsiam's riverside mixed-use development.
Shaky ground for economy, but don't tell Thai consumers
Business, William Hicks, Published on 09/03/2019
» Despite a global economic slowdown and a possible looming recession, consumer confidence remains high in Thailand, according to research by Nielsen.
Minor dips toe in food delivery
Business, William Hicks, Published on 07/03/2019
» Minor Food Group has entered the crowded food delivery application market with the launch of its mobile app 1112Delivery yesterday, competing with dominant players FoodPanda, Lineman and GrabFood.
Service pinpoints listings near trains
Business, William Hicks, Published on 22/02/2019
» The crowded world of online real estate just got a new competitor with today's launch of CondotoBook.com, offering high-end condos in Bangkok with a focus on properties close to BTS and MRT lines.
Residential designer Yoo sets up office
Business, William Hicks, Published on 21/02/2019
» London-based Yoo, one of the world's biggest residential design companies, is opening an office in Bangkok in a bid to expand its business throughout Southeast Asia.
Sri Trang tries on medical gloves
Business, William Hicks, Published on 12/02/2019
» Sri Trang Agro-Industry, the world's largest natural rubber firm, plans to drastically boost production of medical gloves to capitalise on falling rubber prices.