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Plans needed to mitigate future tech outages
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/07/2024
» The global computing outage on Friday caused by a faulty software update underscores the need for the public and private sectors in Thailand to have business continuity plans to ensure their operations are not interrupted, says the head of the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA).
Direct clean power sales garner support
Business, Published on 19/07/2024
» The state's move to promote direct power purchase agreements (PPAs) is gathering momentum, with the authorities and business people to jointly conduct a study over a plan to support direct sales of renewable energy from producers to factories in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), says the EEC Office.
Banks set for potential EA cross-default
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/07/2024
» Banks are expected to set aside over 10 billion baht in total loan loss provisions for embattled Energy Absolute (EA) if the company faces a cross-default, according to UBS Securities (Thailand).
Bankers chase more M&A in Malaysia as deal volume nearly doubles
Published on 16/07/2024
» In a tough year for dealmaking in the Asia-Pacific, Malaysia is proving to be a bright spot.
New power purchase agreement regulations in pipeline
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/07/2024
» Energy authorities are preparing to discuss direct power purchase agreement (PPA) regulations with local and foreign investors to facilitate companies demanding clean electricity to run their businesses.
Talks start over Thai-Korean economic deal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/07/2024
» South Korea and Thailand held their first talks over an economic partnership agreement (EPA) on July 9-11, seeking to pave the way for a free trade deal between the two countries by late 2025.
Asean's free trade successes are only the beginning
Business, Published on 10/07/2024
» An upgrade to the Southeast Asian bloc's key trade agreement holds huge potential for businesses that can keep up with a changing regulatory environment.
FTA talks with S Korea set to start
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 07/07/2024
» Thailand will host the first round of talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea from Tuesday until Thursday in Bangkok, according to the Department of Trade Negotiations (DTN).
Trade talk to ramp up in H2
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/07/2024
» The Trade Negotiations Department has laid out its blueprint for the second half of 2024, aiming to conclude free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Free Trade Association (Efta) by year-end, and preparing to host joint trade committee (JTC) meetings with the UK and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) this year in preparation for future FTAs.
Is the government on cloud nine?
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/07/2024
» Last month the cabinet approved the establishment of a Cloud First Policy Committee to steer all state agencies towards the digital government scheme.