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Grab plans to break even by Q4
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 30/05/2023
» Grab, the local operation of the Southeast Asian super application, plans to break even before the fourth quarter as it sees itself on a path to group profitability through its "One Grab" synergy.
Parties announce IT pitches to the public
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/05/2023
» Political parties' campaign platforms concerning IT policies should focus more on human resource development, equipping people with future skills and gearing the country for a digital economy in order to generate more jobs, say IT executives.
Grab sees foreign users surge in Thailand
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/02/2023
» Super-app Grab reported a 45% surge in foreign users of its ride-hailing service in Thailand between the second and third quarters of last year, reflecting a recovery of tourism in the country.
Agency assesses Thailand's organisational preparedness
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/12/2022
» The top three sectors for cybersecurity readiness are finance and banking; information technology and telecommunications; and transport and logistics, according to the National Cyber Security Agency's (NCSA) assessment.
Grab focuses on long-term journey
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/12/2022
» Amid economic uncertainty and a spending slowdown, super-app Grab projects the industry is moving towards new business practices where price wars become less intense, focusing instead on building customer loyalty and broadening customer segments.
Buy now, pay later lures apps and e-marketplaces
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/11/2022
» Super apps and e-marketplaces are making a foray into buy now, pay later (BNPL) services in Thailand to stimulate consumption amid economic headwinds and stagnant inflation.
Ericsson backs Thailand's digitalisation
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/11/2022
» As Thailand moves towards mainstream 5G adoption by 2025, the country needs to accelerate the 5G ecosystem, establish a strong digital infrastructure, ensure availability of more spectrum bands, and drive tech partnership and sustainability initiatives to accelerate digitalisation and support socio-economic growth, according to Swedish telecom equipment firm Ericsson.
Internet economy set to generate $35bn in 2022
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/10/2022
» Thailand's internet economy is expected to rise 17% year-on-year to US$35 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2022, driven by e-commerce, eventually reaching $53 billion in 2025, according to the "e-Conomy SEA 2022" report by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company.
AIS aims to woo new users with Serenade upgrade
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/07/2022
» Advanced Info Service (AIS), the country's biggest mobile operator by subscriber base, is gearing up to increase privileges for high-spending customers under its "AIS Serenade" loyalty programme to serve customers with digital lifestyles and capture new users.
Unlicensed GrabBike drivers facing ban
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/06/2022
» Hundreds of thousands of customers who use GrabBike motorcycle taxis could be affected once unregistered motorcycle taxis are removed from the company's services from the middle of next month, following an order by the Department of Land Transport (DLT), according to Grab Thailand.