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Telenor selling stake in True Corp for $3.9 billion
Reuters and Online Reporters, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Norwegian telecom operator Telenor said on Thursday that it had agreed to sell its stake in True Corporation of Thailand for a total of 39 billion Norwegian crowns (123 billion baht or $3.9 billion).
Call for bonfire of digital rules to assist private tech sector
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/01/2026
» Political parties should step back from the concept of the government building and operating digital platforms by themselves to maintain digital sovereignty, instead focusing on clearing regulatory roadblocks and providing incentives to local platforms to increase their competitiveness, say tech leaders.
Next government urged to back promotion
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/11/2025
» The Thai Digital Asset Association (TDA) has urged the next government to maintain consistent support for the digital asset industry, warning the country risks losing ground in the regional race for blockchain innovation and foreign investment.
Banpu Power preparing for merger with parent company
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 31/10/2025
» SET-listed Banpu Power is expected to merge with its parent firm Banpu Plc to enhance business operations as Banpu continues its shift towards clean energy development.
Steel manufacturers merge to survive
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/05/2025
» Two local steel manufacturers -- Thai Coated Steel Sheet Ltd (TCS) and Thai Cold Rolled Steel Sheet Plc (TCRSS) -- have decided to merge to survive the undulations of the steel market given major economic uncertainties as a result of Washington's trade policy.
OpenAI rejects $97bn Musk-led takeover bid
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/02/2025
» OpenAI chief executive officer Sam Altman has rebuffed a reported $97-billion bid by a group of investors led by Elon Musk to buy the nonprofit group that controls the creator of ChatGPT.
Nissan ‘calls off Honda merger talks’
Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 05/02/2025
» TOKYO - Nissan Motor Co has called off merger talks with Japanese rival Honda, the Nikkei newspaper said, abandoning a tie-up that would have created the world’s third-largest automaker and raising questions about its ability to ride out a crisis on its own.
Asia Plus looks to wealth management
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/02/2025
» Asia Plus Group Holdings will focus on continuously diversifying its business to wealth management to generate additional income to investors amid a sluggish Thai stock market that could force more securities firms to shutter their businesses.
DeepSeek and Trump keep traders on their toes
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/02/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian markets edged up on Friday after days of volatility in the tech world caused by the DeepSeek AI breakthrough, while sentiment was dampened by US President Donald Trump confirming hefty tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
Regional shares rise in thin year-end trading
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/12/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks nudged higher on Friday while the dollar was firm, keeping the yen rooted near five-month lows in thin year-end trading. China's plans for massive bond issuance in 2025 also bolstered investor sentiment.