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Our freedoms depend on press freedom too
News, Published on 06/05/2024
» In just the first week of this year, at least 18 journalists were assaulted while covering alleged election irregularities and violence in Bangladesh. Then, in early February, journalists in Pakistan were hindered from covering elections by a wave of violence, widespread internet blackouts, and mobile-network suspensions. In March, journalists in Turkey were shot at and banned from observing local elections.
Syntec plans expansion of data centre business
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 06/05/2024
» SET-listed contractor Syntec Construction has established a new team to handle data centre construction projects as demand rises, particularly from large players.
Push to promote local exhibition sector
Business, Published on 06/05/2024
» Three months after the government announced its "Ignite Thailand" vision to establish the country as a hub for aviation and tourism, the outline of the scheme has been slow to take shape, while the post of tourism and sports minister was recently reshuffled.
Fighting scammers
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/05/2024
» Whoscall, a mobile app that helps people identify unknown phone calls and text messages, recently revealed that last year people in Thailand received the highest number of fraudulent SMS messages in Asia.
Hong Kong gets a soaking
Published on 04/05/2024
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong took a weather roller-coaster ride on Saturday, with forecasters warning of a possible black rainstorm alert, but they eventually lowered their red warning to amber within hours as thunderstorms and flooding left hikers stranded, schools suspended, traffic disrupted and businesses closed.
Banyan returns to where it all began
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/05/2024
» After expanding to 22 countries over the past 30 years, hospitality-led property developer Banyan Group has returned to Phuket, the destination where it began.
Asian shares powered by tech rally, yen revives
Business, Published on 04/05/2024
» RECAP: Hong Kong led gains across most Asian and European markets on Friday thanks to a surge in tech giants, while the yen extended gains against the dollar on revived hopes for US interest rate cuts.
Analysts trim growth for this year and next
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/05/2024
» Analysts are downgrading GDP growth estimates for this year and next as the export outlook turns patchy, the manufacturing slump deepens, the tourism recovery is uneven and the likelihood of interest rate cuts by the Bank of Thailand this year seems limited.
tozero GmbH Clinches EPiC 2024 Champion Title
Published on 03/05/2024
» Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) on April 26, 2024 successfully held its flagship Elevator Pitch Competition (EPiC) 2024, with judges selecting tozero GmbH as the overall champion, beating over 70 startups from around the world. tozero GmbH from Germany is a circular economy start-up with plans to establish Europe’s leading lithium-ion battery recycling plant.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: May 3-9
Guru, Published on 03/05/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.