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The thorny issue of digital wallet funding
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/04/2024
» The coalition government led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin made a significant pivot on its flagship scheme, which aims to hands out 10,000 baht each to 50 million Thais via a digital wallet, shifting from government borrowing, which drew sharp criticism and raised concerns about potential violations of financial and fiscal discipline regulations.
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Singapore orders all employers to consider workers’ flexi-time requests
Published on 22/04/2024
» Workers in Singapore can now ask for four-day work weeks, more work-from-home days and staggered work timings starting from Dec 1, underscoring the global trend of governments and companies relaxing office arrangements in order to retain talent.
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Accor puts focus on extended-stay market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/04/2024
» Thailand can expect stronger demand from long-stay travellers as more visitors blend leisure with business trips, while Accor said the country posted the strongest performance among neighbouring countries hosting its hotels in the region last year.
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Household debt rises to 91.3% of GDP
Reuters, Published on 29/03/2024
» The ratio of household debt to gross domestic product in Thailand rose slightly to 91.3% at the end of 2023 from 91% in September, the Bank of Thailand said on Friday, as the economy slowed.
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SMU spearheads Asia's sustainable finance transformation
Published on 28/03/2024
» Singapore Management University (SMU) is committed to assisting both public and private sectors throughout Asia in their transition towards sustainability across various green sectors.
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Mae Hong Son eyes rainy season revival
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/03/2024
» With tourism bookings plunging in Mae Hong Son amidst heavy smog and flight cancellations, the province is hoping to revive the market during the rainy season, with higher expenditure to compensate for losses during the hot season.
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Trio vie for virtual bank licences
Business, Published on 21/03/2024
» Three consortiums are expected to apply for virtual bank licences, as the application period for submissions to the Bank of Thailand (BoT) started on Wednesday, running to Sept 19.
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Klook sees Songkran bookings surge
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/03/2024
» Foreign tourists are extending their stays in April as the government is lengthening Songkran festivities this year to 21 days, according to online travel agent Klook.
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China faces 3% GDP loss as heatwaves intensify
South China Morning Post, Published on 14/03/2024
» More frequent and severe global heatwaves will disrupt future supply chains around the world, a new study has found.
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MQDC Unveils 2024 Vision as it Completes “The Forestias”
Published on 12/03/2024
» MQDC will concentrate on finalising its multi-billion-baht “The Forestias” forest district in Bangna this year as it continues its pursuit of sustainability and enhancing quality of life, according to the leading property developer’s new CEO, Suttha Ruengchaiphaiboon.
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