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China floods the world with gasoline cars it can't sell at home
Reuters, Published on 02/12/2025
» WARSAW — China's electric vehicle (EV) industry captured half its domestic market in just a few years, crushing sales of gasoline-powered vehicles from once-dominant global automakers.
New marriage law boosts wedding sector
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/01/2025
» Legalised same-sex marriage in Thailand combined with a booming tourism sector could increase demand in the Thai wedding segment.
TAT banking on same-sex marriages to boost figures
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/01/2025
» With same-sex marriages available in Thailand starting this week, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is banking on the trend, holding trade meetings with businesses targeting couples who seek wedding ceremonies in Thailand.
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.
Srettha: Legalising casinos good for revenue, jobs
Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 29/03/2024
» The government is considering drafting a casino bill and if passed by parliament, it would generate more jobs and state revenue and allow for the creation of a mega entertainment project, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, also the finance minister, said on Friday.
The pride of Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/07/2023
» Gender diversity is gaining momentum across the globe as the number of people who identify as LGBTQ grows, especially among Generation Z.
Green recovery
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 08/08/2022
» As the world emerges from Covid-19 and faces stagflation and war, climate crisis remains one of the greatest threats to humanity. A green recovery has become a priority for policymakers in Southeast Asia and around the world, who aim to create a more sustainable path that focuses on the environment, climate change and disaster preparedness.
Why China's Banks Won't Come to Russia's Rescue
Business, Jing Yang & Rebecca Feng, Published on 07/03/2022
» On paper, China's banks and its homegrown payments system could offer Russia respite from crippling Western sanctions. China has helped other nations evade sanctions, and both China and Russia share an interest in weakening the dollar's hold on the international financial system.
Beauty, e-commerce picked to mushroom
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/12/2021
» Medical services, beauty and e-commerce are expected to maintain their bright growth outlook in 2022, driven by the persistent pandemic and changing consumer behaviour based on a digital economy.
Civil registration milestone near in Asia
Asia focus, Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana and Gillian Triggs, Published on 15/11/2021
» Most countries in the Asia Pacific region are on track to reach universal birth registration by 2030: an incredible achievement and a significant milestone in realising human rights and equality.