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Second chance beckons for South Africa?
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 18/06/2024
» Cyril Ramaphosa is the president of South Africa again, but everything else is different. He got his job back in a vote late on Friday, but only because at the last moment he managed to cobble together a coalition that has a majority in parliament. It's so new that the coalition partners still haven't agreed on who does what in the new government.
Agency backs formation of cloud policy panel
Business, Published on 18/06/2024
» The National Digital Economy and Society Commission (NDESC) recently approved the establishment of a cloud first policy committee to steer all government agencies towards the digital government scheme.
Emirates turns aircraft scrap into school bags
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 18/06/2024
» As a unique way to commemorate World Environment Day, Emirates will recycle more than 50,000kg of scrap material from 191 aircraft undergoing an interior refurb to create thousands of backpacks and school bags. This year, they will be distributed to schools and organisations that support early education in Asia and Africa.
Launch prepared for Thaicom 9A broadband satellite
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/06/2024
» SET-listed Thaicom is set to launch its new broadband satellite Thaicom 9A in the 119.5° East orbital slot, with the service expected to start in the first quarter of 2025, according to its space economy business strategy.
Baht declines in thin holiday trading across Asian markets
Published on 17/06/2024
» Emerging Asian currencies slipped in holiday-thinned trade on Monday, with the Thai baht leading the declines, as the dollar stayed firm and China data pointed to an uneven recovery in the world's second-largest economy.
Half of shops affected by renewal scheme in Hong Kong's 'Little Thailand' aim to stay in area
Published on 17/06/2024
» HONG KONG: More than half of the local shops affected by a redevelopment project in Hong Kong's "Little Thailand" have expressed an interest in continuing to operate their businesses in the area, the Urban Renewal Authority has said.
Chinese outbound travel recovery lags due to costs, visa snags
Published on 17/06/2024
» BEIJING/SHANGHAI: A recovery in Chinese overseas travel from the Covid-19 pandemic is fading as rising costs and difficulties in securing visas cement a preference for local and short-haul destinations.
MFP to put digital wallet plan in crosshairs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/06/2024
» The main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) has lined up more than 30 MPs to debate the budget bill for the 2025 fiscal year in its first reading from Wednesday to Friday, with the ruling Pheu Thai Party's digital wallet handout scheme set to take centre stage.
Even with digital wallet, S&P affirms stable outlook
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/06/2024
» S&P Global Ratings says it plans to maintain its stable outlook for Thailand's sovereign ratings even if the country implements the digital wallet scheme.
PM plans more regional cooperation at trade meet
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has pledged to elevate cooperation under the Asean-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA), keep existing markets, and secure new economic partners, government spokesman Chai Wacharonke said on Sunday.