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Fresh virus spikes give investors pause
Business, Published on 22/02/2020
» Recap: Most Southeast Asian stock markets ended lower yesterday, with Indonesia losing the most and Thailand the sole gainer, as a sharp rise in new coronavirus cases dented the appeal of riskier assets.
Myanmar immigration and personal income tax updates
Business, Published on 01/03/2016
» Political and economic reforms continue to take place in Myanmar, with more sanctions imposed during the former era of junta rule being lifted at an accelerated rate. This trend has been strengthened by the recent general election in which Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy won a landslide victory over the military-aligned Union Solidarity and Development Party.
More Nazi bashing
Life, Bernard Trink, Published on 30/09/2016
» Scholars of ancient times are discovering that the further back their research takes them the more history and myths become entwined. There seems to have always been priests to explain the meaning and workings of the cosmos, coming up with new religions to support their explanations.
The cashless society is just another creepy fantasy
News, Elaine Ou, Published on 21/10/2016
» It's fun to imagine a world without cash.
Public apathy feeds high-level graft
News, Published on 15/06/2015
» Ours is a world of impunity. Allegations of corruption swarmed around Fifa for decades, culminating in mass indictments of Fifa officials last week. Yet Fifa president Sepp Blatter was re-elected four times, including after the indictments were filed. Yes, Mr Blatter has finally resigned, but only after he and dozens of federation members once again showed their scorn for honesty and the law.
Decisive and diversified
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 24/04/2017
» Many critics wrote off Kumar Mangalam Birla when he took the helm of one of India's leading businesses as a 28-year-old rookie. But the reviews in recent years have been mostly positive for the man who has helped build a conglomerate that is among the world leaders in the fields in which it operates.
Minor International Tops Thailand in TIME’s Global Ranking
Published on 18/11/2024
» Minor International Public Company Limited (MINT) has been recognised in the “World’s Best Companies 2024” by TIME magazine and Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The prestigious recognition places Minor International at #425 out of 1,000 companies worldwide and ranks it as the #1 company in Thailand.
The growing chain of restaurant struggles
Business, Published on 12/09/2017
» Legacy chain restaurants are struggling to adapt in the rapidly shifting food and beverage marketplace as consumers pivot towards more unique, digital-friendly restaurants and buffet outlets.
AIS head granted additional extension
Business, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 22/10/2024
» Somchai Lertsutiwong is to remain chief executive of Advanced Info Service (AIS) for another year, after his contract was extended for the second time.
Dusit International says internal conflict not affecting operations
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/05/2025
» SET-listed Dusit International confirmed that the internal conflict within its major shareholder, Chanut and Children Co, owned by the heirs of the company’s founder, should not impact the company’s operations or lead to a trading suspension on the market.