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BUSINESS

Oil and stocks steady amid hope for peace talks

AFP, Published on 21/04/2026

» LONDON - Oil prices dipped and stocks mostly edged higher Tuesday as investors held out hope that despite conflicting rhetoric there was scope for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil and gas shipments.

BUSINESS

Long-stay visas for condo buyers in Phuket clarified

Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 21/04/2026

» PHUKET - Immigration authorities and real estate executives held a briefing on Tuesday to clarify the new long-stay visa programme for foreign real estate investors, which aims to attract high-potential buyers and support economic activity in Thailand’s property sector.

THAILAND

Aura Wellness Achieves THB 1.746 Billion Revenue

Published on 21/04/2026

» Fullerton, one of Singapore’s largest and most respected investment funds, has invested in Aura Wellness, the parent company of Aura Bangkok Clinic and Aura Xpress, making it the only Thai wellness company chosen for investment in this round. The move highlights foreign institutional confidence in Aura Wellness and in Thailand’s fast-growing aesthetic medical market, where demand remains strong among both Thai and international customers, in line with the continued expansion of Thailand’s medical tourism sector, which is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.49% from 2024 to 2030 and remains one of the country’s key growth areas.

THAILAND

GUGU Chicken Targets 500M THB Revenue with Full-Scale Franchise Expansion

Published on 21/04/2026

» J Concept Co., Ltd., the operator of the popular Korean fried chicken brand “GUGU Chicken,” has announced a major milestone as it celebrates its 6th anniversary. The company is set to expand its franchise network nationwide, targeting a total revenue of 500 million THB and the opening of 10 new franchise outlets by 2026.

THAILAND

Farmers say mill still owes them B42m for last year's crop

Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/04/2026

» About 150 farmers filed a complaint with police in Bangkok on Wednesday, seeking help in getting 42 million baht they say is still owed them for rice they delivered to a local mill early last year..

THAILAND

Taiwan Backs TIDLOR with 2 Billion Baht Investment at 50% Premium, 3.08% Stake

Published on 21/04/2026

» This is no ordinary deal. A recent market watch on TIDLOR revealed a big-lot transaction worth over 2 billion baht, totaling 89,237,069 shares, acquired by Hotai Finance Co., Ltd., a leading financial institution from Taiwan.

BUSINESS

AI Leadership: The end of the year-long strategic plan

Arinya Talerngsri, Published on 21/04/2026

» By the time most strategies are approved, they are already outdated. It sounds extreme, but in many organisations it’s already true.

LIFE

Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO

New York Times, Published on 21/04/2026

» SAN FRANCISCO — Tim Cook, Apple’s chief executive officer (CEO), said Monday that he would step down after nearly 15 years running an operation that rode the wild popularity of the iPhone to become one of the most influential and valuable companies in the world.

THAILAND

Oil Shortage Threatens Thai Businesses’ Customer Trust

Published on 21/04/2026

» Oil Shortage Puts Thai Businesses and Brands at Risk of Losing Customer Trust: Must Communicate Early, Clearly, and Consistently

BUSINESS

Electric vehicles fuel Tisco auto loan growth in Q1

Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/04/2026

» Tisco Financial Group, the holding company of Tisco Bank, reported positive auto loan growth in Thailand in the first quarter of 2026, mainly driven by an increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales.