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  • INVESTMENT

    Asian shares advance on China stimulus hopes

    Published on 10/02/2024

    » RECAP: Stocks in Asia recorded a third straight weekly gain before many markets closed for Chinese New Year, after a flurry of stimulus announcements from China as it attempted to stem a severe equity market slump.

  • GENERAL

    Major publisher ties up with ChatGPT

    Published on 13/12/2023

    » NEW YORK - The global news publisher Axel Springer is partnering with OpenAI, the company behind the ChatGPT chatbot, in a first-of-its-kind deal that will deliver summaries of Springer content in response to ChatGPT queries.

  • OPINION

    Google trial's secrecy seen as dangerous

    Oped, Published on 08/12/2023

    » The largest antitrust trial of the modern internet era, which wrapped up last month, has pitted the world's most popular search engine, Google, against the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). The case hearkens back to the DOJ's landmark lawsuit against Microsoft in the 1990s but with a critical difference: most of it was held behind closed doors. This unprecedented secrecy meant that only journalists and observers who were physically in the courtroom had access -- albeit limited -- to the proceedings.

  • THAILAND

    ICONSIAM Announces Spectacular "Amazing Thailand Countdown 2024" Event

    Published on 28/11/2023

    » Mr. Supoj Chaiwatsirikul, Managing Director of ICONSIAM Company Limited, announced, "The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), in collaboration with ICONSIAM Company Limited, The ICONSIAM Superlux Residence Corporation Company Limited, Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Company Limited, True Digital Group Company Limited, Coca-Cola (Thailand) Company Limited, CardEx, Thailand Privilege Card Company Limited, and Toyota Motor Thailand Company Limited, along with private sectors and communities along the Chao Phraya River, have come together to organise the upcoming event, 'Amazing Thailand Countdown 2024 at ICONSIAM.' This event is themed 'The Unrivaled Phenomenon of SIAM' and aims to support the tourism industry, promote Chao Phraya and Thailand as a Global Countdown Destination, and provide an extraordinary New Year's Eve experience. This remarkable collaboration among government agencies, the private sector, and communities along the Chao Phraya River comes with a total investment of 300 million baht, transforming the River Park area at ICONSIAM into a magnificent celebration venue. Our goal is to offer an unparalleled New Year's Eve experience, exceeding the expectations of both Thai people and global tourists. Anticipating a crowd of more than 11 million attendees, including event participants, viewers of the fireworks along the Chao Phraya River, and those tuning in from around the country and the world, we are confident that this event will leave a lasting impression, enhance the country's image, attract more tourists, and stimulate the tourism economy in Thailand.

  • GENERAL

    Asian markets tread water, waiting for US cues

    Business, Published on 25/11/2023

    » RECAP: Asian currencies and equities were largely subdued on Friday, with the baht and South Korean won leading declines, as increasing scepticism over whether the Federal Reserve is done with interest rate hikes kept risk appetite in check.

  • WORLD

    Powerful earthquake kills hundreds in Morocco, damages Marrakech

    Published on 09/09/2023

    » CASABLANCA - A powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing hundreds of people and damaging buildings and historic landmarks in cities including the tourism hub of Marrakech.

  • THAILAND

    Spectacular 30,000 eco-friendly fireworks light up scenic Chao Phraya River as Thailand rings in the New Year at the Amazing Thailand Countdown 2023” at ICONSIAM

    Published on 01/01/2023

    » ICONSIAM in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand along with government agencies, private sectors, hotel operators and communities along the Chao Phraya joined forces to ring in the New Year with a world-class countdown celebration, the “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2023.” The Chao Phraya River has been recognized as a ‘global countdown destination’ and the one and only New Year’s Eve celebration landmark of Thailand. Th event was packed with entertainment from world-famous and leading Thai artists led by famous K-Pop artist Mark Tuan from GOT7, offering happiness and hope to the hearts of Thais and the world. Set against the majestic view of Chao Phraya River, the heart and soul and the most beautiful river of the nation, Thailand rang in the year of 2023 together at River Park, ICONSIAM. This is also the first full-scale celebration after the Covid-19 recovery.

  • BUSINESS

    Ships get older and slower as emissions rules bite

    Published on 11/07/2022

    » LONDON: If shipping is the beating heart of global trade, its pulse is about to get slower.

  • WORLD

    Pope wants to meet Putin in Moscow

    Reuters, Published on 03/05/2022

    » ROME: Pope Francis said in an interview published on Tuesday that he asked for a meeting in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin to try to stop the war in Ukraine but had not received a reply.

  • BUSINESS

    Inflation and Ukraine keep equities subdued

    Business, Published on 02/04/2022

    » Recap: World stocks slid yesterday on worries about the Russia-Ukraine war and rising inflation that may force central banks into more aggressive interest-rate increases, potentially triggering a recession.

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