Showing 1 - 10 of 447
Vietnam may permit gold imports for first time in years
Reuters, Published on 12/06/2024
» SINGAPORE - Vietnam could allow companies to import gold for the first time in over a decade, as it aims to bridge the widening gap between local prices and international benchmarks, an industry official told Reuters.
US to widen sanctions on sale of semiconductor chips to Russia, sources say
Reuters, Published on 12/06/2024
» WASHINGTON: The U.S. government plans on Wednesday to announce wider sanctions on the sale of semiconductor chips and other goods to Russia, with the goal of targeting third-party sellers in China, sources familiar with the plans said late on Tuesday.
Real-time payment risks grow
Business, Published on 12/06/2024
» The growing adoption of new, convenient and fast payment channels has come with growing apprehension about real-time payment scams, according to a global consumer fraud research study by Fico, the US-based data analytics and credit scoring company.
7-iron can transform your game
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 12/06/2024
» Finish with your forearms in front of you. A good finish shows what has gone on before it, let your head come up to look at the good shot. On your follow-through, the right foot merely helps to hold your balance. If you lose your balance whilst trying to do a perfect swing it is probably because your grip is too weak or too tight or both.
Srettha pushes data centre strategy using renewables
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expedited the data centre initiative, directing the National Energy Policy Committee (NEPC) and the Board of Investment (BoI) to develop support measures to facilitate direct power purchase agreements (PPAs).
Hylife Group Celebrates Grand Opening of their New Headquarters, Signaling Growth and Innovation
Published on 11/06/2024
» Hylife Group marked a new chapter on the 7th of June with the grand opening of its state-of-the-art headquarters in Hang Dong District, Chiang Mai. Led by Group CEO Mr. Shubhodeep Das, the event welcomed over five hundred guests, including board members, employees, and business partners from Thailand and international markets like Singapore, Korea, Australia, and India. This move signifies Hylife's commitment to continued growth and providing exceptional service.
UOB Thailand appoints Mr Richard Maloney as its new Chief Executive Officer
Published on 11/06/2024
» UOB Thailand announced June 11, 2024, that Mr Richard Maloney has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2024. He will succeed Mr Tan Choon Hin, who will relinquish the position after leading UOB Thailand since 2016. Mr Tan will return to Singapore and take on a new role as Deputy Head of Group Governance, Risk and Compliance. Ms Vira-Anong C Phutrakul will be appointed as Head, Wholesale Banking and Deputy CEO of UOB Thailand.
Bangna-Trad: Prime Spot for Investors in 2024
Published on 11/06/2024
» Bagna-Trad is this year’s hot location as a gateway to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) special development zone, with government investment in transport driving projects along the EEC line to the three coastal airports and east to the Bangna-Trad highway.
Govt looks to address high levels of domestic abuse
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/06/2024
» Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa is looking to curb domestic violence, which accounted for almost 70% of all reported cases of violence in the last two months.
The art of deception?
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/06/2024
» The image of a magician in Thailand is still a man in a tuxedo who pulls a rabbit out of a hat. However, five magicians -- Patrick Kun, Charles the French, Tada the Pad-Thai, Sagar Choksi and VK.Vich -- have tried to update this outdated image with modern performances that wow audiences. You can catch these five perform at "The Magicians: Thailand's Greatest Magic – Live In Bangkok 2024" at M Theatre on Saturday and Sunday.