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Microsoft Deepens Health-Tech Push With $16 Billion Deal for Nuance
Business, Published on 14/04/2021
» Microsoft Corp. has agreed to buy artificial intelligence company Nuance Communications Inc. for $16 billion, extending chief executive Satya Nadella's run of big acquisitions to accelerate growth in everything from healthcare to videogaming.
Learning Thai: A billion for 'Gangnam Style'
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/12/2012
» Today we deal with a very big number: one billion – or to be exact, 1,004,480,502.
A year of K-pop
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/12/2023
» One of the biggest K-pop stories in December has been the enlistment of the remaining four members of BTS for mandatory military service. On Dec 11, RM, the leader of BTS, and V, the vocalist, began their enlistment. The following day, two other vocalists, Jimin and Jungkook, entered training camps in Yeoncheon together. As the world's biggest boy band goes on hiatus, it will be interesting to see which rival claims the top spot in the absence of BTS.
Charlie Puth tickets go on sale this weekend
Life, Published on 26/07/2023
» Global music icon Charlie Puth will make a comeback to the Kingdom with a one-and-only gig, so Thai fans should make sure to get tickets which will be available for public sale starting Saturday.
E-service tax poised to surpass B5bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/02/2021
» The Revenue Department expects tax revenue collection from the upcoming e-service tax to tally more than 5 billion baht per year as the pandemic crisis has stirred traffic on online platforms.
'Be yourself'
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 16/11/2017
» Shawn Mendes came away from the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA) on Sunday with the top honour of Best Artist. The 18-year-old former YouTube star has come a long way from his early internet stardom, with his 2015 album Handwritten debuting at No.1 on Billboard's Top 200 Album chart -- and 2.3 billion streams worldwide. Mendes' 2016 album Illuminate again debuted at No.1 on the Billboard chart and went on to garner much popular and critical acclaim.
Game on
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 27/09/2021
» Not everyone aspires to a traditional career path, and while getting paid for playing games might sound far-fetched to some, it's becoming a lucrative niche for talented e-sports stars.
Grammy allots B3bn for digital
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 12/11/2014
» GMM Grammy Plc, the country's largest entertainment company, has earmarked 3 billion baht for its digital TV content development next year in a drive to lift ratings and expand viewership.
YouTube Shuts Division for Original Programming
Business, Published on 20/01/2022
» Google's YouTube is folding its effort to create original programming and focusing on the millions of creators who populate the video platform with content.
Blackpink's Lisa sings her way to fame
News, Published on 22/03/2022
» Thai-born K-pop singer Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban, 25, is inspiring many young people to follow their dreams if they want to achieve success in life.