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Philippines 'in talks with Vietnam, India for rice imports'
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/08/2023
» MANILA: The Philippines is in talks to import rice from Vietnam and India as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to boost its buffers and lower prices, an agriculture official said.
Top business lobby joins rate cut call, trims GDP forecast
Published on 08/05/2024
» The country's biggest business lobby has urged the Bank of Thailand to cut interest rates and work with the government on ways to revive business and consumption activity, after slashing its own estimate for economic growth.
Gold traders eye $2,500 this year amid frenzied buying
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/05/2024
» Local gold traders say global prices remain on course to reach US$2,500 per ounce in the second half of 2024, after slipping below $2,300 recently, although the market lowered expectations for US interest rate cuts to a maximum of two times this year, down from 3-4 earlier.
AIS seeks partners for virtual bank
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/02/2024
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) is in talks with PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) and a digital platform provider on a potential partnership to apply for a virtual bank licence from the Bank of Thailand, according to AIS chief executive Somchai Lertsutiwong.
Tech partnership to promote 5G adoption in Thailand
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/02/2024
» Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) is forming a collaboration with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NTBC) to promote optimal use of 5G wireless broadband technology.
YGG aims to power up
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/02/2024
» Production studio Yggdrazil Group (YGG), known for its popular Home Sweet Home action-horror game, aims to become a SET100 company in the near future and an internationally recognised digital content creator and distributor.
Agency seeks allies to take down scams
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/01/2024
» The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is seeking an alliance to urge Meta, the parent of Facebook, to implement stronger measures to handle scam advertising on the platform.
Exploring efforts to ease power bills
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 27/09/2023
» The Srettha Thavisin cabinet quickly approved a plan to reduce the power tariff at its first meeting earlier this month in a bid to reduce electricity bills.
'First' as PM set to join Pride
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin confirmed his participation in Bangkok Pride Festival 2024, marking the first time the country's premier has joined the parade, despite security concerns after a warning was issued by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Homeland Security.
Unlocking Investment Potential: SPARK and SABC 2024 Elevating ASEAN Prosperity
Published on 20/05/2024
» In a bid to position Selangor as the premier investment destination within the dynamic ASEAN landscape, Invest Selangor Berhad has announced the Selangor Investment and Industrial Park Expo (SPARK) 2024, scheduled from July 25 to 27.