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Fighting back against exploitation
Business, William Hicks, Published on 04/06/2021
» As sharing economy tech companies plot major mergers and initial public offerings (IPOs) this year, they are running into problems in Thailand as the state, labour organisations and restaurateurs attempt to push back against the exploitation inherent in their business models.
Airbnb IPO cushions heavy losses in 2020
Business, William Hicks, Published on 12/04/2021
» US-based Airbnb has weathered the Covid-19 pandemic with heavy losses, however its recent gangbuster initial public offering (IPO) has left it in a healthy financial position for 2021.
Democrat MP underlines failures
Business, William Hicks, Published on 27/02/2021
» Many government stimulus measures failed to actually pay funds to businesses and individuals in need because of overly restrictive conditions and failures by civil servants to understand the needs of the public, says Kanok Wongtrangan, a Democrat Party MP.
SCSP planning to shift from bulk to container business
Business, William Hicks, Published on 17/02/2021
» Siam Commercial Seaport (SCSP) is jumping onto the crowded container terminal bandwagon in Laem Chabang by taking advantage of its private port model, which does not bear the burden of fee concessions.
A brighter future for the booming solar sector
Business, William Hicks, Published on 04/02/2021
» The solar business in Thailand is booming, as the government prepares to hit its Paris Climate Accords target of 30% renewable by 2030 and private businesses seek to attract green investors by matching ambitious emissions reduction targets.
ESG ratings don't mean what you think
Business, William Hicks, Published on 26/12/2020
» Environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings and sustainability stock indices based on ESG scoring have become the hot new trend among retail and institutional investors, allowing them to evaluate companies based on sustainability and social development instead of simply profits and losses. ESG funds promise long-term growth as governments around the globe promise to scale down emissions to combat climate change.
KTBST realistic on prospects for 2021
Business, William Hicks, Published on 21/12/2020
» After seeing profits double this year, KTB Securities Thailand (KTBST) expects profit growth next year to stagnate because of poor-performing Thai capital markets caused by the slow roll-out of a coronavirus vaccine.
Finance minister lays out plans for 2021
News, William Hicks, Published on 26/11/2020
» The government will accelerate investment next year in the areas of digital, wellness and the green economy, Finance Minister Arkom Termpittayapaisith says.
Ricult addresses farmers' double trouble during drought
Business, William Hicks, Published on 07/10/2020
» While Thai farmers have more or less avoided the economic ravages of the pandemic -- people still need to eat through lockdowns and travel restrictions -- they are not shielded from crises this year.
Labour strikes against the algorithm
Business, William Hicks, Published on 07/09/2020
» Not long ago the streets of Bangkok were near empty -- save for a bustling network of green-, pink- or yellow-vested delivery drivers shepherding food across a shuttered city to the millions trapped indoors fearing an accelerating viral outbreak.