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Billionaire financier Bessent confirmed as Trump's treasury chief
AFP, Published on 28/01/2025
» WASHINGTON - Billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent won Senate approval Monday to become US Treasury secretary, placing him at the forefront of implementing Donald Trump's economic agenda -– which is already triggering global jitters.
Pinktech ecosystem aims for economic, social impact
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/12/2024
» Addressing LGBTQIA2S+ discrimination could open new business opportunities that increase GDP by up to 1.47%, worth US$7.6 billion, according to the Thailand PinkTech Ecosystem Report 2024.
Thailand set to reap $2 billion 'rainbow tourism' boon
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/11/2024
» Thailand's landmark move to legalise same-sex marriage is set to boost “rainbow tourism” by attracting four million more visitors annually, and generate about US$2 billion in revenue, according to travel platform Agoda.
A love affair intensifies
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/10/2024
» Since launching in 2014, the popularity and number of Thai LGBTQ+ TV shows depicting positive and diverse stories of male-male romance, known as Boys' Love (BL) or Y series, has increased, gaining momentum during the pandemic.
Startup surge
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/08/2024
» Major venture capitalists are eyeing huge investment opportunities in startups with the focus on artificial intelligence (AI), transformative digital healthcare, and the emerging field of so-called pink technology.
Canvas Ventures eyes pinktech startups
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/06/2024
» Thailand could become a "pinktech" hub, capitalising on untapped business opportunities stemming from the LGBTQ community, says Canvas Ventures Co Ltd, a multi-family venture capital office.
Rainbows that don't wash away
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 27/05/2024
» In the streets of many cities around the world, rainbow flags billow throughout June as a celebration of Pride Month, which symbolises the struggle for civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of equal rights for LGBTQIA+ people.
Central Pattana unveils Pride festival activities at Thai malls
Business, Published on 24/05/2023
» Central Pattana, the real estate developer and operator of Central malls, is joining hands with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Thailand, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), Galderma Thailand, Muse by Metinee, Bangkok Pride and Tiffany's Show Pattaya Co to promote the Thailand Pride Celebration 2023.
Maserati upbeat on sales potential in Asia-Pacific
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/03/2023
» Demand for luxury cars in Thailand and Asia-Pacific remains robust despite a sluggish global economy, says Italian luxury car manufacturer Maserati.
Disney boots CEO, brings back Bob Iger to lead company
AFP, Published on 21/11/2022
» NEW YORK: Disney ousted chief executive Bob Chapek on Sunday and announced that it had brought back former CEO Bob Iger to once again take the reins.