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Somchai picked to stay on as executive at AIS
Business, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 25/01/2023
» Somchai Lertsutiwong, chief executive of Advanced Info Service (AIS), will continue in his leadership role at the country's leading mobile operator for at least another year, says Sarath Ratanavadi, vice-chairman of the company's board.
Two BBC channels added to 3BB GIGATV lineup
Business, Published on 16/12/2020
» BBC Studios is launching two premium channels, BBC Earth and BBC Lifestyle, on Thailand's on-demand IPTV entertainment platform, 3BB GIGATV, a fixed broadband service in the country.
Skill builder
Asia focus, Published on 23/09/2019
» For a person with a world-class list of accomplishments and awards, Harriet Green is refreshingly humble. And on hearing the passion in her voice when she talks about education, I could not help but be inspired by her words.
MCOT keen on shift to digital platform
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 30/11/2018
» MCOT Plc is shifting from its TV and radio business to the digital platform, with a focus on target audience groups and partners to cope with lower ad spending on traditional media.
Terror on two wheels
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 05/02/2018
» The motorbike has long been a popular mode of transport in Asia because it's cheaper than a car and can zip through traffic-clogged cities faster. Over half of all global motorbike sales of around 50 million units per year are in Asia and two-thirds of the people of driving age in the four top markets (India, China, Indonesia and Vietnam) own bikes.
Kim Jong-un floats a hot-air economic balloon
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 16/01/2017
» "Juche", or self-reliance in the face of international isolation, has been the only economic strategy on offer in North Korea ever since Kim Il-sung came to power seven decades ago. But the founder's grandson and today's "Supreme Leader" has now laid out his first five-year economic plan as he sets out to stamp his authority on the country.
Catch me if you can: Cases of stock manipulation
Business, Tilleke & Gibbins International Ltd, Published on 20/03/2015
» Last year, 23 people were alleged to have been involved in the manipulation of three separate stocks. The investigations and prosecutions in these cases are ongoing. In light of recent events, this article explains the crime of stock manipulation, discusses the seminal Supreme Court decision on the matter and identifies a potential new tool of enforcement for private citizens through the recently passed class action legislation.
HSBC's unit 'helped clients dodge taxes'
Business, Published on 10/02/2015
» Geneva: Banking giant HSBC Holdings Plc faced damaging claims yesterday that its Swiss division helped wealthy customers dodge millions of dollars in taxes after a 'SwissLeaks' cache of secret files emerged online.