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State disburses 74% of investment budget
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/12/2022
» Disbursement of the state investment budget in fiscal 2022 tallied 74% of the total investment budget of 611 billion baht, the highest level over the past five fiscal years, says Kulaya Tantitemit, director-general of the Comptroller-General Department.
Popping off on populist pledges
Business, Published on 12/12/2022
» With Thailand expected to hold a general election next year, political parties have kicked off their campaigns offering promises to appeal to voters.
Fed to Weigh Higher Rates in 2023 While Slowing Rises This Month
Business, Published on 07/12/2022
» Federal Reserve officials have signaled plans to raise their benchmark interest rate by 0.5 percentage point at their meeting next week, but elevated wage pressures could lead them to continue lifting it to higher levels than investors currently expect.
EA explores production of biofuel for aircraft
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 06/12/2022
» SET-listed Energy Absolute (EA), a renewable energy and electric vehicle developer and operator, is conducting research to convert palm oil-based biodiesel into biofuel for aircraft in a move to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions of air transport.
Ex-Wirecard CEO goes on trial over 'unparalleled' fraud
AFP, Published on 05/12/2022
» FRANKFURT, Germany: Ex-Wirecard CEO Markus Braun goes on trial in Munich this week for his role in the collapse of the once-celebrated payments firm, brought down by the biggest accounting fraud scandal in German corporate history.
Fresh concerns over Covid
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 05/12/2022
» As businesses pin their hopes on a strong recovery in the final month of the year based on lively shopping activity, entertainment events and vibrant tourism, a fresh Omicron outbreak has emerged including a rising death toll, rekindling concerns about the impact on economic sentiment.
Baggage handlers told to speed up
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/11/2022
» The Transport Ministry has ordered baggage-handling companies at Suvarnabhumi airport to speed up their services after receiving complaints from people who had to wait up to 90 minutes to collect their luggage.
BCG development seen as route to avoid non-tariff barriers
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/11/2022
» Bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic development can help the country avoid non-tariff barriers as well as become a key tool in cutting carbon emissions, following the government's pledge to promote BCG projects during the Apec summit, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Credit Suisse expects Q4 pre-tax loss of $1.6 bn
AFP, Published on 23/11/2022
» ZURICH - Credit Suisse predicted a surprise fourth-quarter pre-tax loss of up to $1.6 billion as the beleaguered bank undertakes a radical overhaul, sending stocks tumbling again on Wednesday.
After FTX collapse, cryptocurrency sector fights back
AFP, Published on 15/11/2022
» LONDON: The failure of the FTX platform has undermined investor confidence and threatened the young cryptocurrency sector, pushing its main players to mobilise to save it.