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As mall hype mounts, some question pace
Business, William Hicks and Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 14/12/2018
» The opening of the 54-billion-baht Iconsiam along the Chao Phraya River in southeastern Bangkok was quite the spectacle. In November, the mall spent a whopping 1 billion baht on its grand opening, with a thousand-drone choreographed light show along with world-class ballerinas and copious fireworks.
Digital huge investor draw
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/12/2018
» Investors have applied to avail promotions for 135 projects in the country's digital industry, with a combined worth of 12.7 billion baht over the first nine months this year, sharp growth of 405% from the same period last year, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Privacy concerns as homes get smarter
Business, AP, Published on 12/12/2018
» NEW YORK: You might have heard of lights that turn off with an app or voice command. Or window shades that magically rise every morning.
China loses its Silicon Valley link
News, Shuli Ren, Published on 11/12/2018
» The death of a prominent Chinese scientist in the US has passed comparatively unnoticed beside the blizzard of global headlines devoted to the Huawei dispute, yet the tragedy bears upon another important aspect of Beijing's quest for technological leadership.
Hitting pay dirt with payments
Business, William Hicks, Published on 11/12/2018
» While Thailand is one of the most enthusiastic users of technology, especially social media, much of its most-used software is foreign-made. The country has yet to produce a single unicorn -- a startup worth US$1 billion -- despite the government's much-touted 4.0 scheme to bring Thailand into the digital age.
Wanted: Agile and adaptable workers
Business, Published on 10/12/2018
» As artificial intelligence (AI) reorients the nature of work, business leaders demand workers to tap into their more "human" talents and approach tasks with an open and global mindset, according to a new white paper published by The Economist Corporate Network (ECN).
Co-working branches out
Business, Published on 10/12/2018
» Co-working space seems to be on the tip of everyone's tongue these days. There was a time when no one knew what the term "serviced office" meant or why someone would want such an option. But today, you can't open a business publication without seeing an article about co-working.
B250m New Year's present for SMEs squared away
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/12/2018
» The Industry Ministry has finalised four New Year's financial packages worth 250 million baht for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which the mobile cabinet in Nong Khai province is expected to acknowledge and approve next Tuesday.
Internet economy continues strong gains
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/12/2018
» Thailand's internet economy ranked No.2 in Southeast Asia, worth US$12 billion (394 billion baht) in 2018 out of $72 billion in the region, thanks to growth of the e-commerce and online media sectors, according to the latest Google-Temasek report.
For 'Topp', no use resisting the urge to coin money
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/12/2018
» Five years ago, Jirayut Srupsrisopa made the daring decision to leave his high-paying office job and follow his calling into entrepreneurship. He managed to secure his dream job and is now pursuing his passion of creating the world's largest digital asset exchange.