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Turning crisis into an opportunity
Published on 20/01/2020
» Let’s be honest, not everyone reacts to a crisis in the manner they should. Rather than running from crises, some people embrace certain elements of risk and transform those challenges into opportunities. But these people are rare.
Malaysia Airlines suspends taking delivery of Boeing 737 MAX jets
Published on 15/01/2020
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines said on Wednesday it has suspended taking delivery of 25 Boeing 737 MAX jets, citing the plane's delayed return to service since it was grounded last year following two fatal crashes.
Once bitten, twice shy
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 11/11/2019
» When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked away from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) last week in Bangkok, it was just the latest in a long line of disappointing Indian experiences with free trade.
Customs grab B90m in tax dodge items
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/09/2019
» Ninety million baht's worth of brand-name products were seized in tax evasion cases between last October and last month, the Customs Department says.
Why Asia’s green economy is growing fast
Published on 02/08/2019
» With the UN predicting continued massive population growth in Asia, green bonds could help secure a long-term sustainable infrastructure for all [1].
Talking crypto with the SEC's digital asset sage
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 20/07/2019
» With the likes of Satoshi Nakamoto and Vitalik Buterin dominant, masculine names are frequently referenced when the topic of cryptocurrencies and digital assets arises.
Friend or Foe?
Asia focus, Published on 15/07/2019
» When Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in April in Beijing for talks on how to approach disputes in the South China Sea, they came out smiling. "Both sides," declared Mr Xi, "should renew their trust in keeping promises … [and] maintain peace and stability" in the contested waters.
World Bank cites risks to outlook
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/07/2019
» Political uncertainty is a major risk sapping investor and consumer confidence and clouding the country's economic outlook, the World Bank says.
PTT abandons rail project
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/06/2019
» PTT Plc, the SET-listed national oil and gas conglomerate, has scrapped its plan to become a joint partner with the bidding winner of the 224-billion-baht high-speed railway linking three airports, saying it lacks expertise in such megaprojects.
ASP cites political jitters, budget delays as key risks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/06/2019
» Domestic political instability and a possible delay in approving annual budget for the next fiscal year remain as risks shaking investment sentiment and causing stock market volatility, says Asia Plus Securities (ASP).