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FTI ready to present policy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/04/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) plans to meet with the next government as soon as possible to submit a final draft of its white paper calling for support policies for businesses and the industrial sector.
Saved by the scooter
Asia focus, Published on 01/04/2019
» The sight of former transport minister Chadchart Sittipunt gliding in on an electric scooter to cast his vote at a school in Ekamai district of Bangkok recently reminded me of a conversation I had with Zachary Wang, the co-founder of Neuron Mobility.
SET mulls partners for digital assets
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/03/2019
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is open to joining with local and foreign partners to build up the digital asset ecosystem, with a focus on developing three asset-backed digital tokens in the initial stage.
Hong Kong trade council boosts Thai investment
Business, William Hicks, Published on 28/03/2019
» Hong Kong's Trade Development Council (HKTDC) believes Thailand is a springboard into Asean and is pushing a variety of programmes to spur investment in Thai industries and startups.
In search of unicorns
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 25/03/2019
» With an eye on health care and education as the most promising sectors, Indonesia is expected to be home to five startups worth at least US$1 billion by the end of 2019.
Post-election clarity lures foreigners
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/03/2019
» Foreign funds are projected to return to Thailand's stock market after the election brings more clarity to domestic politics, says Asia Plus Securities (ASP).
Mahidol University opens 'makerspace'
News, Published on 19/03/2019
» Mahidol University's Faculty of Engineering has opened a new on-campus "makerspace", or collaborative work space, for young innovators to facilitate the development and expansion of emerging tech startups.
FTI warns wage hike hurts SMEs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/03/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has strongly opposed a sharp minimum wage hike, a campaign promise of many political parties, saying small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will suffer the most from the policy as it will alter the market.
AECS blockchain platform to fund small companies
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/03/2019
» AEC Securities (AECS) is cooperating with Blockchain Asset Management and Capital Trust Group to offer a new investment platform using blockchain technology to capture investment funding sources for small companies.
Experian expands Thai operations
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/03/2019
» Experian, a UK-based information service and software provider, is expanding its permanent office in Thailand to capitalise on the rise of the digital economy, which is expected to contribute 25% of GDP by 2027.