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The role of finance in building resilience
Business, Richard Maloney, Published on 03/09/2024
» As Thailand confronts the pressing challenges of climate change, the role of financial institutions in driving sustainable growth has become increasingly vital. At UOB Thailand, we believe that sustainability must be at the heart of business practices, not just a peripheral concern. Our commitment is to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in integrating sustainable practices into their operations, ensuring that socioeconomic growth and environmental stewardship advance together.
Myanmar soldiers collecting bills at gunpoint
Asia focus, By Richard C Paddock of the New York Times, Published on 31/01/2022
» The schoolteacher had just got out of bed when four Myanmar army soldiers pounded on her door. Her electricity payment was overdue, they said, and ordered her to pay it immediately at the government power company office.
ESG and private banking
Business, Benjamin Cavalli, Published on 25/01/2022
» Sustainability is critical to a good business strategy. Amid the widespread economic and social disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations have grown significantly in interest and importance.
Thai digital transformation at an inflection point
Asia focus, Benjamin Fingerle and Boriwat Pinpradab, Published on 27/12/2021
» One year ago, the Thailand Management Association (TMA) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) conducted their first assessment of the state of digital transformation in Thailand against a global benchmark based on the Digital Acceleration Index (DAI) developed by BCG.
Covid-19's Omicron Variant Starts to Take Toll on Businesses
Business, Benjamin Mullin & Emily Glazer & Meghan Bobrowsky, Published on 21/12/2021
» Covid-19's accelerating spread has hampered operations and slowed sales at some companies in a matter of days, but many say they hope precautions adopted during previous surges will help them motor through this one.
Yahoo Names Tinder CEO Jim Lanzone as Its Next Chief
Business, Benjamin Mullin, Published on 13/09/2021
» Yahoo Inc. has named Jim Lanzone as its new chief executive, turning to a digital-media veteran to jump-start growth and explore strategic opportunities for the legacy internet player.
Rich Americans Borrow to Live Off Their Paper Wealth
Business, Rachel Louise Ensign & Richard Rubin, Published on 13/07/2021
» Rising stocks and rock-bottom interest rates have delivered a big perk to rich Americans: cheap loans that they can use to fund their lifestyles while minimizing their tax bills.
A G7 Deal on a Global Minimum Tax for Companies Faces Hurdles
Business, Richard Rubin & Paul Hannon & Sam Schechner, Published on 08/06/2021
» An agreement by wealthy countries to impose minimum taxes on multinational companies faces a rocky path to implementation, with many governments likely to wait and see what others, especially a divided U.S. Congress, will do.
How Qatar Airways Dethroned Emirates as Biggest Long-Haul Airline
Business, Benjamin Katz & Rory Jones &, Published on 27/04/2021
» Qatar Airways Ltd. spent years in the shadow of Emirates Airline. An aggressive run at its rival during the pandemic has helped it eclipse Emirates as the world's biggest long-haul carrier -- for now.
British Airways to Consider Selling HQ in Wake of Remote Work
Business, Benjamin Katz, Published on 22/03/2021
» British Airways is considering selling its sprawling headquarters on the periphery of London Heathrow Airport, as the pandemic prompts more companies to embrace remote working in the long term.