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Breaking the family business curse
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/11/2025
» They build, they grow, then they fall. The familiar cycle of family businesses has echoed across continents for centuries. In Thailand, where family-run conglomerates dominate the economy, the question remains whether they can they break the third-generation curse?
China's new K visa beckons foreign techies
Business, Reuters, Published on 30/09/2025
» BEIJING - China's new visa programme aimed at attracting foreign tech talent kicks off this week, a move seen boosting Beijing's fortunes in its geopolitical rivalry with Washington as a new US visa policy prompts would-be applicants to scramble for alternatives.
Trump vows substantial India tariff hike over Russian oil buying
Bloomberg, Published on 05/08/2025
» US President Donald Trump said he would be “substantially raising” the tariff on Indian exports to the United States over the Asian nation’s purchases of Russian oil, a move New Delhi slammed as unjustified in an escalating fight between the two major economies.
Countries in 'Asean+' to ramp up AI investment this year
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/05/2025
» Business leaders in "Asean+" countries are expected to increase their artificial intelligence (AI) investments by 2.7 times this year in a bid to lift productivity, according to Lenovo.
Stock markets extend losses over US tariffs, recession fears
AFP, Published on 12/03/2025
» NEW YORK - Global stock markets extended losses on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump waffled on the size of tariffs he will levy on Canadian steel, aggravating concerns his trade policies could push the United States toward recession.
Bitcoin jumps 20% after Trump hints at new strategic reserve
Reuters, Published on 03/03/2025
» SINGAPORE - Bitcoin surged more than 20% from last week's lows on Monday and several other cryptocurrencies also rallied sharply after US President Donald Trump raised the possibility of a new US strategic reserve that would include a range of tokens.
Record-setting 2025 forecast for global airlines
Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 10/12/2024
» GENEVA - The global airline industry is expected to earn revenue of more than $1 trillion from record passenger numbers, despite “unacceptable” difficulties in securing new planes, says the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Bitcoin surges to record high on Trump bets
Reuters, Published on 11/11/2024
» SINGAPORE: Bitcoin soared to record high of over $81,000 on Monday as Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election along with pro-crypto candidates being voted to the Congress spurred expectations of a light-handed regulatory environment.
Research project findings highlight 'Thai creator culture'
Business, Published on 10/10/2024
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) Plc partnered with the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, led by Assoc Prof David Craig, to unveil the findings from the "Thai Creator Culture" study.
Most Asian markets revive after global rout
Bloomberg and Reuters, Published on 06/08/2024
» Japanese equities powered higher on Tuesday, leading a global rebound as they retraced some of the losses sustained in a rout on Monday that erased billions across markets from New York to London.