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Japanese fan-fitted jackets, other workwear a hit with foreign visitors
Kyodo News, Published on 23/03/2026
» Jackets fitted with motorised fans have become popular with laborers during Japan's sweltering summer months, but at one workwear store in Tokyo, it is foreign visitors who are driving sales.
The future of work has arrived: Is your job future-proof?
Business, Published on 13/03/2026
» The foundation of modern employment -- study hard, secure a job, build a stable life -- is eroding fast. Technological progress, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, is breaking down the old economic model that tied individual effort to secure, long-term work.
CPN launches major B7bn expansion of Central Phuket
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 25/02/2026
» SET-listed Central Pattana (CPN) is spending 7 billion baht to expand its large mixed-use Central Phuket development.
Energy minister focuses on future
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/11/2025
» Not all projects fit the government's promoted "Quick Big Win" policy, but that is not stopping Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon from acting on efforts he sees as useful.
Thailand looking for trade accord with S.Korea by year’s end
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 14/10/2025
» Thailand hopes to complete free trade agreement (FTA) talks with South Korea by the end of this year, according to Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun.
Delving into the details of Thailand Plus One
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/10/2025
» The "Thailand Plus One" initiative has stimulated investments in Thailand and its neighbouring countries for several years. However, as dynamics evolve in the region and on the global stage, the viability of this approach has come under scrutiny.
Elon Musk’s fortune tops $500 billion
Reuters, Published on 02/10/2025
» Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday became the first person ever to achieve a net worth of $500 billion, propelled by a rebound in the EV company’s shares and surging valuations of the tech entrepreneur’s other companies.
US tariffs threaten $3.1 billion of Singapore's pharma exports
Reuters, Published on 27/09/2025
» SINGAPORE — Pharmaceutical companies in Singapore are seeking clarification on whether they would qualify for an exemption from steep tariffs imposed by the United States on their goods, Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said on Saturday.
Shares advance as more US rate cuts expected
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/09/2025
» RECAP: Asian share markets followed Wall Street higher on Friday as expectations for as many as three US interest rate cuts by year-end promised to lower borrowing costs globally, a relief to stressed bond markets and a drag on the dollar.
Bangkok office occupancy dips below 80% amid glut
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 11/09/2025
» Occupancy in Bangkok’s office market fell below 80% for the first time since 2004 as an influx of new Grade A supply drew tenants from older towers, forcing landlords to cut rents, renovate or repurpose, according to the property consultancy CBRE Thailand.