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Managing the pivot to privacy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/06/2022
» Data localisation, privacy-enhancing computation techniques, artificial intelligence (AI) governance, process orchestration as well as personal data management are among the trends to be envisaged as the world pivots towards privacy, according to consulting and market research firms.
'Friend-Shoring' Might Be Bad for Global Growth and Inflation
Business, Published on 07/06/2022
» As geopolitical tensions rise, Western governments have urged international companies to shift more business to friendly countries. Some critics think that could split the global economy into hostile camps, hurting growth and worsening inflation.
Explainer: What is PDPA, Thailand's new data law?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 01/06/2022
» Thailand's drive to provide more comprehensive online safety for individuals begins Wednesday with enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
Food for thought for brands
Business, Published on 01/06/2022
» More than 50% of consumers worry that life will not be the same as it was before the pandemic, according to a new Mintel Global Consumer Trends survey. As a result, the way people consume food and drinks is changing dramatically, with implications for the food, drink and food service industries.
Time for plastic detox
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 09/05/2022
» Anyone who has ever strolled along a beach is familiar with the sight … plastic straws, snack packaging, some of it dating back years, plastic bottles and other junk washed up on the sand. It's enough to spoil your vacation memories -- and it's also part of a global crisis.
Sihanoukville pays the price for heavy reliance on Chinese
Asia focus, Published on 09/05/2022
» For several years now, Cambodia has been receiving billions of dollars in Chinese investment as part of China's Belt & Road initiative (BRI). Between 2013 and 2017, Beijing invested US$5.3 billion in the Southeast Asian country. Between 2016 and 2019, the two countries signed 65 cooperation agreements to finance infrastructure projects such as seaports, highways, airports, power stations and even an oil refinery.
WELCOMING GLOBAL TALENTS FOR LONG-TERM STAYS
Published on 05/05/2022
» With the relentless advancements in technology constantly churning out new and better innovations, the future job market will look markedly different from the one we know today. Able to transcend borders with ease, digital technology continues to change the way people work, compelling countries to compete for the best and the brightest talents to drive their business strategies and innovations. In the future of work, the most highly sought-after individuals will be in a position to demand that the countries competing for their talent offer an attractive work-life balance.
Bangladesh pursues careful Myanmar policy
Asia focus, Published on 02/05/2022
» The history of Myanmar is one of struggle with coups, military rule, religious persecution and ethnic conflict. The ongoing violence between the country's military and organised armed civilians is now leading the country to the verge of a full-blown civil war that is unlikely to end anytime soon.
PTTEP quitting Yetagun gas field in Myanmar
Published on 30/04/2022
» PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) of Thailand and Petronas of Malaysia say they are withdrawing from the Yetagun natural gas project in coup-hit Myanmar.
Thailand upbeat on food revolution
Business, Published on 29/04/2022
» The Covid-19 pandemic marks the beginning of a full-scale revolution in the food industry, according to leaders in the field.