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Co-payment spurs online food delivery
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/08/2022
» The new phase of the "Khon La Khrueng" co-payment scheme, scheduled to start next month, is expected to spark fresh competition in online food delivery services with leading market players Grab, Line Man Wongnai and Foodpanda rolling out campaigns to reduce their commission fee, known as gross profit (GP), throughout the duration of the programme.
Microsoft launches local innovation drive
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 03/08/2022
» Software powerhouse Microsoft has set an ambitious mission to encourage local firms to bring out innovation and creativity, under the "Born in Thailand" concept, a shift from "Made in Thailand", while supporting them with advanced tech and pursuing digital upskilling and reskilling.
Unicorn startup launches decelerate sharply in 2022
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/08/2022
» The launch of startup unicorns worldwide has faded this year as investors focus more on sustainable valuations and profitability amid volatile market conditions, according to data and analytics firm GlobalData.
Com7 joins forces with Alibaba Cloud
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 16/07/2022
» SET-listed IT retail chain Com7 is diversifying its business by adding cloud solutions for enterprises through a partnership with Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing service arm of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group.
Government pins hopes on robotics
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 15/07/2022
» The government has vowed to level up the country's robotics industry development to drive new industrial use cases and related startups as the global robotics market is expected to surpass 1.7 trillion baht in the next five years.
BCG startups see strong growth
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/07/2022
» Startups associated with the bio, circular and green (BCG) economy model are the next wave of growth but they need the right incentives to make them thrive amid the economic challenges and cautious investment, say industry experts.
Women prove worthy entrepreneurs
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/06/2022
» Women have proved to be resilient entrepreneurs with the ability to adapt to challenges as they gain more seats on corporate boards, according to executives of leading organisations.
Reopening to see Thai employment rate rocket this year
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/06/2022
» The country's reopening and a push for economic recovery is expected to generate double-digit growth in the country's employment rate this year, according to job search platform JobsDB.
Shopee opts to reduce its headcount
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 15/06/2022
» E-marketplace Shopee is pursuing layoffs across markets in Asean, including Thailand, according to industry sources, as the company is believed to have become more cautious about spending and more focused on attaining profitability rather than burning cash.
Financial unicorn takes flight in Asean
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/05/2022
» Ascend Money, Thailand's first fintech unicorn, is accelerating growth beyond TrueMoney Wallet payment services by tapping the savings, lending and investment realms with a goal of becoming a financial super app and attaining profitability this year.