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The rise of consumer cryptocurrency
News, Published on 26/02/2024
» Since its inception with the launch of Bitcoin in 2008, blockchain technology has gone through numerous cycles of public attention. Over time, growing interest and investment in the best-known cryptocurrencies has led to greater acceptance, as highlighted by the US Securities and Exchange Commission's approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) in January. While blockchains and their associated "crypto" assets have yet to be adopted by a truly broad base of consumers, that is starting to change, owing to a shift in how these technologies are being used.
Tech-led rally lifting equities worldwide
Business, Published on 24/02/2024
» RECAP: Most Asian equity markets gained for a second day on Friday, as a global rally led by technology stocks pushed markets from the US to Europe and Japan to all-time highs.
Punpro to form joint venture firm with Really Corporation
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/02/2024
» Online brand promotion and lifestyle platform Punpromotion Co (Punpro) and Bangkok-based startup advisory Really Corporation Co, better known as Sea Bridge, plan to set up a joint venture holding firm as a media and communication agency to help Thai brands expand globally, beginning with Vietnam.
Princess Sirivannavari Opens 69th Bangkok Gems Fair
Published on 22/02/2024
» The 69th edition of the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, a prestigious event that underscores Thailand's position as a global leader in the gem and jewellery industry, was inaugurated in grand style at 14:00 hrs. on February 21, 2024, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The ceremony was honoured by the presence of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, who graciously presided over the opening. This significant event was jointly organised by The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organisation) or GIT.
Beating back the influx of cheap goods
Business, Published on 22/02/2024
» State agencies and organisations are seeking ways to stem the flood of cheap Chinese products into Thai markets, especially via e-commerce platforms, as the influx has damaged small local producers of household goods.
Closer trade ties sought through talks with Tajikistan
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/02/2024
» Thailand is revving up trade talks with Tajikistan to increase trade and investment between the two countries, focusing on paper, sugar and rice.
Foreign investment posts big gain in January
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/02/2024
» Foreign investment rose in January, with applications approved by the Foreign Business Committee under the Foreign Business Act totalling 7.17 billion baht, up 39.8% year-on-year.
China travel surge hints at consumer revival
Published on 16/02/2024
» A resurgence in travel over the Lunar New Year holiday is offering some signs of a consumer spending pickup in China as it struggles with low confidence and deflation.
BAAC to create platform for farmers
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/02/2024
» The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) plans to develop an e-commerce platform for online distribution using blockchain technology for transparency and fairness, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
PM urges action on influx of Chinese goods
Post Reporters, Published on 15/02/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has urged the Revenue and Customs departments to speed up efforts to stop cheap products from China from flooding Thailand’s domestic market, including revoking the value-added tax waiver on Chinese products worth less than 1,500 baht.