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Macau casinos pledge to invest $15 billion
Published on 16/12/2022
» Six Macau casino businesses agreed on Friday to invest a total of 118.8 billion patacas (US$15 billion) after being granted 10-year operating licences, with the bulk of the money pledged to non-gaming projects.
World Bank eyes slower Thai growth
Business, Published on 15/12/2022
» The Thai economy is projected to recover faster than expected this year, but will face slower growth in 2023 because of global headwinds, according to the World Bank.
IEAT plans to build 2 BCG estates
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/12/2022
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) plans to build two new so-called "BCG industrial estates" in Rayong and Lamphun under a 3-billion-baht investment.
Firms vow ESG principles are here to stay
Business, Published on 19/11/2022
» Leading businesses are adopting environment, social and corporate governance (ESG) practices, in line with government efforts to protect the environment and build a sustainable society.
Equities soar as US inflation shows signs of easing
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/11/2022
» RECAP: Asian shares jumped yesterday as slowing US inflation and an easing of some Chinese Covid quarantine rules triggered a relief rally. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbed as much as 3.5%, on track for its best weekly gain since April 2020.
Elon Musk sells nearly $4bn in Tesla stock: SEC filing
AFP, Published on 09/11/2022
» WASHINGTON: Tesla chief Elon Musk sold nearly US$4 billion worth of shares in the electric car company, SEC filings showed Tuesday, more than a week after he closed his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter.
Equities revive on optimism about China reopening
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/11/2022
» RECAP: Global equities trimmed their losses yesterday as Chinese shares surged amid signs that authorities are trying harder to ease the severe economic impact of the zero-Covid policy. The MSCI index of Asian shares headed for its biggest weekly jump since July.
Seeking 'healthy' debate of ideas, Musk nears Twitter deal finish line
AFP, Published on 27/10/2022
» NEW YORK: Closing in on his Twitter megadeal, Elon Musk said Thursday his goal is to enable "healthy" debate of ideas and counter the tendency of social media to splinter into partisan "echo chambers."
Malaysia rolls out digital nomad visa
Published on 21/09/2022
» Without much fanfare, Malaysia has rolled out a visa programme that may become the first fully fledged digital nomad and remote worker pass to be offered in Southeast Asia.
Sri Lanka's next test
Asia focus, Published on 01/08/2022
» In a win for democracy, mass protests in Sri Lanka recently led to the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.