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Tone at the top: The view from a veteran director
Business, Published on 08/12/2022
» 'Generally speaking, there are two approaches to business risk," says Dr Seree Nonthasoot, chairman of the audit committee at Thailand Post. "The first is conventional or outside-in risk. The other, to which the organisation needs to be aligned, is inside-out risk which refers to the ways an organisation can cause concern to people and the planet."
EU starts WTO action against China over Lithuania, patents
AFP, Published on 07/12/2022
» BRUSSELS - The EU on Wednesday escalated disputes with China to the WTO, requesting panels be assembled to hear two cases, one over trade restrictions on Lithuania and the other on legal recourses for EU patent holders.
Thai firms lauded for governance efforts
Business, Published on 07/12/2022
» Thai listed companies are making great strides in corporate governance amid the rising trend of sustainable business, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Apple Makes Plans to Move Production Out of China
Business, Published on 05/12/2022
» In recent weeks, Apple Inc. has accelerated plans to shift some of its production outside China, long the dominant country in the supply chain that built the world's most valuable company, say people involved in the discussions.
Twitter turmoil, staff exodus aggravate security concerns
AFP, Published on 20/11/2022
» WASHINGTON: Twitter's owner Elon Musk has pledged the platform will not become a "hellscape," but experts fear a staff exodus following mass layoffs may have devastated its ability to combat misinformation, impersonation and data theft.
Auto Makers Shift to Lower-Cost Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Business, Published on 17/11/2022
» In the race to build a more affordable electric car, auto makers are turning to a lower-cost battery type that could lead to less-expensive options, but deliver less driving range.
Under Xi Jinping, Women in China Have Given Up Gains
Business, Published on 11/11/2022
» In China's state-media narrative, the Communist Party can pride itself on "historic achievements" on women's causes during Xi Jinping's tenure. By other measures, women have lost ground under Mr. Xi.
People-centred justice
Published on 10/11/2022
» Since its inception in 2011, the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) has paid attention to the different demands and complex backgrounds of female prisoners. Years later, TIJ initiated a street food programme to support stigmatised former inmates to get a job and it has been a devout promoter of people-centred justice in action. In a society where some feel the justice system doesn’t serve them, the concept that ‘justice needs surveys’ is needed more than ever.
Elon Musk sells nearly $4bn in Tesla stock: SEC filing
AFP, Published on 09/11/2022
» WASHINGTON: Tesla chief Elon Musk sold nearly US$4 billion worth of shares in the electric car company, SEC filings showed Tuesday, more than a week after he closed his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter.
Twitter starts rolling out new paid subscription
AFP, Published on 06/11/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO: Twitter began rolling out a controversial new paid subscription system on Saturday that the social network's unpredictable new owner, billionaire Elon Musk, ordered staff to build after taking over last week.