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Chevron Supports Saturday School Run for Youth Education
Published on 09/12/2025
» A vibrant show of support for education and community spirit took place at Wachirabenchathat Park (Rot Fai Park), where the charity walk-run event “Saturday School Run 2025” brought together more than 1,300 participants, including Chevron employees, volunteers and the general public. The opening ceremony was presided over by Sanon Wangsrangboon, Deputy Governor of Bangkok, with Sorawit Paiboonrattanakorn, Founder and CEO of Saturday School Foundation, Pojjana Paniangvait, Chairman of the Board, and Chatit Huayhongtong, President of Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production, Ltd., joining the occasion. Chevron supported the initiative as main sponsor for the third consecutive year, with all proceeds without deductions going to extracurricular learning activities for Thai youth.
GI products rake in over B114bn this year
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/12/2025
» Products with geographical indication (GI) have generated more than 114 billion baht in revenue this year as consumers seek quality local products with unique identities.
Department to probe Raan Jay Fai pricing scandal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas and Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/08/2025
» The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) will investigate Raan Jay Fai's crabmeat omelettes following a claim by an influencer concerning an excessive additional charge.
Work starts on long-delayed $9bn casino in Japan
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/04/2025
» A quarter-century after gambling resorts were first proposed in Japan, officials have finally broken ground on construction of what could become Asia’s highest-grossing casino.
Tariff stakes sky-high for Samsung and Vietnam
Reuters, Published on 12/04/2025
» HANOI - When Samsung Electronics chairman Jay Y Lee met Vietnam’s prime minister in July, he had a simple message to convey. “Vietnam’s success is Samsung’s success, and Vietnam’s development is Samsung’s development,” Lee told Pham Minh Chinh, pledging long-term investment to make the country its biggest manufacturing base for display products.
Trump pauses enforcement of law banning foreign bribery
The New York Times, Published on 11/02/2025
» US President Donald Trump has ordered a pause in the enforcement of a federal law aimed at curbing corruption in multinational companies, saying it creates an uneven playing field for American firms.
Macau gaming revenue misses forecasts
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/02/2025
» Gaming revenue in Macau fell 5.6% in January, missing expectations and adding to signs that China’s weak consumer sentiment is dragging down a recovery in the world’s biggest gambling hub.
Lunar New Year shopping: Hong Kong and Shenzhen battle for dollars and deals
South China Morning Post, Published on 19/01/2025
» HONG KONG - A cross-border battle is under way between retailers looking to attract Hong Kongers, as mainland Chinese operators offer free coaches to Shenzhen in the run-up to Lunar New Year, while shopping centres in the financial hub splash out to boost sales.
Closure of Bangkok's Michelin star restaurant Jay Fai reflects industry-wide problems
Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 28/10/2024
» The planned closure of the famous Michelin one-star restaurant Jay Fai reflects a string of problems in the food supply chain, particularly high energy and raw material costs, according to the Restaurant Business Club.
Hong Kong firms urged to rethink plans to spur tourist spending rather than complain
South China Morning Post, Published on 21/10/2024
» Hong Kong businesses should reflect on whether they have come up with innovative plans to encourage tourists to splash out, rather than merely lamenting the decline in visitor spending, a senior official has said.