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SEC approves first ICO portal, still unnamed
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 13/03/2019
» The Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) board of directors have approved the first initial coin offering (ICO) portal and are likely to issue a criteria for applications for securities token offerings (STO) soon.
Experian expands Thai operations
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/03/2019
» Experian, a UK-based information service and software provider, is expanding its permanent office in Thailand to capitalise on the rise of the digital economy, which is expected to contribute 25% of GDP by 2027.
Local HK office sets up shop
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 28/02/2019
» With the new Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok, economic cooperation between Thailand and Hong Kong is expected to deepen for trade and investment in high technology.
FTI warns wage hike hurts SMEs
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/03/2019
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has strongly opposed a sharp minimum wage hike, a campaign promise of many political parties, saying small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will suffer the most from the policy as it will alter the market.
Singapore's Grab raises $1.5 billion from SoftBank fund
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/03/2019
» SINGAPORE: Leading Southeast Asian ride-hailing provider Grab raised about $1.5 billion from SoftBank Group Corp’s Vision Fund, bankrolling its effort to expand into new services across the region.
Lyft races ahead of Uber to Wall Street listing
AFP, Published on 02/03/2019
» SAN FRANCISCO - Lyft filed documents Friday for its stock offering, racing ahead of ride-sharing rival Uber for a Wall Street listing that sets the stage for a series of big venture-backed tech firms to hit public markets.
InnoSpace fostering 50 startups this year
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/03/2019
» The Industry Ministry aims to promote 50 local startups in 2019 through its new venture capital firm, InnoSpace Thailand Co.
Line puts $20m into making a unicorn
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 14/03/2019
» Line Thailand and Line Ventures have allocated US$20 million (632 million baht) to help startups grow their business, with an aim to develop the first Thai unicorn within 3-5 years under the ScaleUp programme.
TU eyes 15% gain in gross profit margin
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 06/03/2019
» SET-listed Thai Union Group Plc (TU), a global seafood conglomerate, targets a 15% gain in gross profit margin this year driven by manufacturing cost efficiency, new business ventures and product innovations.
AECS blockchain platform to fund small companies
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/03/2019
» AEC Securities (AECS) is cooperating with Blockchain Asset Management and Capital Trust Group to offer a new investment platform using blockchain technology to capture investment funding sources for small companies.