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Malaysia backtracks on Huawei AI deal
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/05/2025
» Malaysia declared it would build a first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence (AI) system powered by Huawei Technologies chips, only to distance itself from that statement a day later, underscoring the country’s delicate position in the US-Chinese AI race.
Trump auto tariffs are coming, but not all levies will be imposed April 2, sending stocks higher
Reuters, Published on 25/03/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said on Monday automobile tariffs are coming soon even as he indicated that not all of his threatened levies would be imposed on April 2 and some countries may get breaks, a move Wall Street took as a sign of flexibility on a matter that has roiled markets for weeks.
Cash handouts fuel ATM withdrawals
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2025
» The 10,000-baht cash handout for the elderly has stimulated spending, with withdrawals from Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) ATMs surging 13.3 times on the first day of transfers.
Digital wallet ambitions scaled down after criticism
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/12/2024
» The government's much-touted digital wallet project, initially envisioned as a major stimulus initiative, similar to an "economic whirlwind", appears to have lost its momentum.
Survey to assess impact of cash handout
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 09/12/2024
» The Finance Ministry is conducting a survey of 40,000 people in the government's 10,000-baht cash handout scheme to assess its impact on the economy and society.
Thai growth upgraded as cash handout improves outlook
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/10/2024
» Analysts have upgraded Thailand's GDP forecast for this year and next to 2.8% and 3%, respectively, thanks to the government's cash handout lifting the economy, but warned of an "economic cliff" in 2026 if no new growth engine is introduced.
Hoping for a spending bonanza
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/10/2024
» The initial phase of the government's cash handout is expected to lift the Thai economy in the coming months, according to industrial leaders and brokerages, with some suggesting targeted assistance in the second phase for people with more purchasing power.
Aspenshire International School: Cultivating Tomorrow's Eco-Visionaries
Published on 29/04/2024
» Just as a seed requires the right balance of nutrients, care, and sunlight to thrive, the formative years of schooling at Aspenshire International School, from year 1 through year 6, are crucial for cultivating the next generation of eco-visionaries. During this pivotal time, students are immersed in a curriculum that not only instills essential skills in literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking but also fosters a deep-rooted connection to the environment.
Probing the B10,000 digital handout
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Somruedi Banchongduang and Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk, Published on 13/09/2023
» The Pheu Thai Party-led coalition government believes its flagship policy, the 10,000-baht digital currency handout, will unleash an "economic tsunami" of consumption, benefiting many sectors of the economy.
Anatomy of the week the Musk tornado hit Twitter
AFP, Published on 06/11/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO - The whirlwind week that Elon Musk took over Twitter began with sleepless nights for company engineers -- and ended with half the staff getting the axe.