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Musk merges his AI business into SpaceX
AFP, Published on 03/02/2026
» SAN FRANCISCO - Elon Musk has announced that his rocket company SpaceX will take over his artificial intelligence outfit xAI, as he seeks to raise billions of dollars for his science fiction-worthy outer space projects.
How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola is smuggled out of Sudan
Business, Richa Naidu and Khalid Abdelaziz of Reuters, Published on 05/03/2025
» LONDON/DUBAI - Gum arabic, a vital ingredient used in everything from Coca-Cola to M&M's candy, is increasingly being trafficked from rebel-held areas of war-torn Sudan, traders and industry sources say, complicating Western companies' efforts to insulate their supply chains from the conflict.
Thailand's most important economic goal
Business, Daniel Witt, Published on 30/07/2024
» Any relatively new finance minister, such as Pichai Chunhavajira, comes into office facing a crowded agenda: Maintain good relations with the central bank, ensure strong revenue collections and pursue fiscally responsible policies, manage customs and excise. Keep an eye on inflation, which reached 1.54% in May but eased to 0.62% in June, and meet the joint monetary policy target agreed with the Bank of Thailand. Improve access to finance.
Apple pips Samsung as top smartphone seller
Reuters, Published on 17/01/2024
» Apple has ended Samsung Electronics’ 12-year run as the largest seller of smartphones in the world, after commanding a 20% market share in 2023, according to an authoritative report from International Data Corp (IDC).
Rebranding transforms Centra by Centara into Centara Life
Business, Published on 22/12/2023
» Thailand's leading hotel operator Centara Hotels & Resorts (CHR) has rebranded Centra by Centara as Centara Life, aiming to create a fresh new brand identity and a commitment to delivering flexible and seamless stays that are accessible to everyone.
Krungsri awarded for its pioneering role in sustainable finance in Thailand
Published on 19/07/2023
» Given that Thailand ranks ninth among countries most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, ensuring sustainability is a long-term challenge for the Thai economy. It is indisputable that Thailand must transition towards an environmentally conscious economy. The critical question lies in how the country can achieve this transition with minimal obstacles and in a timely manner, taking into account all sectors.
Ford and Chinese giant team up on EV batteries
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/02/2023
» Ford Motor Co and China-based CATL — the world’s biggest electric vehicle battery maker — are reportedly planning to build an EV battery plant in Michigan, capping a months-long search that became mired in tensions between the US and China.
No plugs please
Life, Kingsley Wijayasinha, Published on 06/02/2023
» German luxury carmaker BMW has several electric models in its line-up, ranging from mild hybrids to plug-in hybrids and EVs.
Thai tour group in Hong Kong enjoys only 1 day at local restaurants
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/11/2022
» Members of a tour group from Thailand were unable to dine out at restaurants in Hong Kong until the final day of their four-day trip on Tuesday, as travel operators struggled to adjust to recent changes to the city's coronavirus restrictions.
Relaxation of Hong Kong Covid rules for visitors welcomed
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/11/2022
» The relaxation of rules to allow visitors to Hong Kong to enter venues that were earlier out of bounds is an important step for the struggling tourism sector, industry figures have said.