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Cash-rich VCs eye startup opportunities
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 16/10/2021
» Venture capitalists (VCs) in Thailand are turning their focus to investing in startups in the growth stage because of the large amount of capital they have following governments' large financial injections into the economy, says the Thai Venture Capital Association (TVCA).
Startups told to illustrate real potential
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 17/06/2021
» Startups should accelerate efforts to make sure their projects are promising enough or else they may fail to secure funding from investors who are becoming increasingly interested in the cryptocurrency market, says a local angel investor.
Talent required to enlarge AI sector
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 29/03/2021
» A critical shortage of people skilled in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) in Thailand is hampering the growth of local AI companies despite strong demand for the technology, says the newly established Artificial Intelligence Entrepreneur Association of Thailand (AIEAT).
NBTC lowers orbital slot bid prices
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 23/03/2021
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has decided to lower the starting bid prices for two out of the four satellite orbital slot packages it plans to auction off later this year, according to its amended auction draft raised during the second hearing of it yesterday.
News outlets seek digital compensation deal
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 15/03/2021
» The government should use administrative or legal mechanisms to ensure big digital platforms that feature content from local news media share the benefits to help the media survive amid digital disruption, the Online News Providers Association said.
Zipevent touts hybrid events
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 02/07/2020
» Hybrid online and offline events could be a new business opportunity for organisers as more people can join from anywhere online, says local event organiser startup Zipevent.
InTouch allots B200m a year for startups
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 14/05/2020
» InTouch Holdings Plc is looking to invest 200 million baht a year in startups involved with 5G and advanced technology via its venture capital arm InVent as part of a move to explore more revenue from growing businesses.
Microsoft, ministry to develop AI lab
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 14/11/2019
» Microsoft Thailand is working with the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry to establish an artificial intelligence (AI) lab to cater to the farming sector and the smart city project.
Marijuana body touts legalisation dividends
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 16/08/2019
» A legal cannabis industry would usher in several economic benefits, including job creation, a tax boost, investment and R&D in medicines and sciences, according to Colorado-based Marijuana Industry Group (MIG).