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IDC: Thai innovation leading bank arena
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/03/2019
» Thailand's banking service is one of the most innovative sectors in Asean for coping with disruptive technology, in which micropayments, data monetisation and agile development are growing trends in 2019, says IDC Financial Insights.
Pakistan's quest for inclusive growth
Asia focus, Vaqar Ahmed in Islamabad, Published on 04/03/2019
» Last year, Pakistan witnessed only the second successful democratic transition in its 71-year history, with Prime Minister Imran Khan taking office after his party won the general election on an anti-corruption campaign. Hopes are high for the new administration, which seems willing to work with both technocrats and opposition parties to address Pakistan's many urgent challenges.
With IPO due, Uber aims to be 'Amazon of transportation'
AFP, Published on 03/03/2019
» SANTA MONICA: Uber, the ridesharing behemoth set to launch a stock offering soon, is aiming beyond sharing car rides to becoming the "Amazon of transportation" in a future where people share instead of owning vehicles.
Lyft races ahead of Uber to Wall Street listing
AFP, Published on 02/03/2019
» SAN FRANCISCO - Lyft filed documents Friday for its stock offering, racing ahead of ride-sharing rival Uber for a Wall Street listing that sets the stage for a series of big venture-backed tech firms to hit public markets.
Hong Kong office in Bangkok encourages investment
Business, William Hicks, Published on 01/03/2019
» Chief executive Carrie Lam announced on Thursday Hong Kong would open an economic and trade office in Bangkok to promote trade and collaboration, especially in the tech sector and the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
InnoSpace fostering 50 startups this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/03/2019
» The Industry Ministry aims to promote 50 local startups in 2019 through its new venture capital firm, InnoSpace Thailand Co.
Local HK office sets up shop
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/02/2019
» With the new Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok, economic cooperation between Thailand and Hong Kong is expected to deepen for trade and investment in high technology.
TCG moving ahead with new guarantee scheme
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 27/02/2019
» The cabinet has approved Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation's 8-billion-baht loan guarantee scheme for new entrepreneurs, startups and innovative entrepreneurs.
Asia's top millennial-friendly cities
Business, William Hofmann, Published on 27/02/2019
» In an increasingly globalised society, young people are more likely to have the opportunity to choose the city in which they live. To help those that might be interested in moving abroad, the financial education website ValueChampion Singapore decided to lay out some of the best options in Asia Pacific based on economic and social factors.
Cisco opens innovation centre to capture moment
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/02/2019
» Cisco Systems, a global technology firm, is investing in Southeast Asia to capitalise on growth opportunity from digital transformation, blockchain and cybersecurity.