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Number of Japanese restaurants overseas down for 1st time amid China slowdown
Kyodo News, Published on 30/12/2025
» The number of Japanese restaurants operating overseas fell for the first time in 2025, pressured by a sharp decline in China amid its economic downturn, a government survey showed.
Line pivots to new role in digital economy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/12/2025
» Line Thailand is charting a bold new course by launching mini programs and agentic artificial intelligence (AI) assistants, aiming to reshape the country's digital economy under its new chief executive.
China says 'no market' for Japanese aquatic products, warns of more countermeasures
Bloomberg, Reuters, Kyodo News, Published on 19/11/2025
» BEIJING - Even if Japanese aquatic products were exported to China, there would be "no market" for them, China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday, citing the "anger" of Chinese nationals at recent comments from the Japanese prime minister on Taiwan.
Chinese media users wielding greater influence in Thailand
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 21/08/2025
» Chinese media users in Thailand are quietly transforming into one of the country's most powerful consumer groups, wielding both cultural influence and financial muscle, according to a new survey.
TrueVisions banks on beefed up streaming platform
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 09/05/2025
» Major pay-TV operator TrueVisions has strengthened its streaming platform, TrueVisions NOW, aiming to be a leading venue for sports and entertainment content.
AIS unveils new streaming package
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/12/2024
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) has launched its Play Ultimate package, combining top streaming platforms into one package for post-paid customers.
China's Singles' Day wraps up with e-commerce firms reporting growth in shoppers
Reuters, Published on 12/11/2024
» SHANGHAI: China's largest e-commerce company Alibaba Group said it recorded "robust growth" in sales and a "record number" of shoppers over this year's Singles' Day sales period, a weeks-long event that ended at midnight on Monday.
Tourist spending in Japan smashes record
Kyodo News, Published on 16/10/2024
» TOKYO - Spending by foreign visitors to Japan reached ¥5.8 trillion yen ($39 billion) in the first nine months of 2024, surpassing the full-year record of 5.3 trillion yen set in 2023, the Japan Tourism Agency said on Wednesday.
True Axion Interactive in TV Tokyo tie-up
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 19/05/2023
» True Axion Interactive has agreed to a strategic partnership with TV Tokyo Corporation to elevate the Thai gaming industry to an international level.
Siam Piwat in B300m festive spending spree
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 11/11/2021
» Siam Piwat Group, the operator of Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery and Iconsiam, is spending 300 million baht to stimulate a shopping spree among local and foreign shoppers during the year-end festive season.