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Open Motors spots EV hub
Business, William Hicks, Published on 24/06/2019
» Thailand or the surrounding countries could form a manufacturing hub for vehicles of the future, durable battery-powered cars operating as the fleets for ride-hailing giants like Grab, Uber and Didi.
Estonia expanding e-residency scheme
Business, William Hicks, Published on 24/06/2019
» The small European nation of Estonia is looking to expand its global influence through an "e-residency" programme, allowing anyone worldwide to apply to become an e-resident of the country and set up a company there.
Corporate world shows sustainable way
Business, William Hicks, Published on 24/06/2019
» While tourism remains the bedrock of Thailand's and much of Asean's economy, environmental degradation threatens the industry, most notably with the shutdown of Maya Bay until 2021 for restoration efforts.
Vietnam leads way as giants' trade spat bites
Business, William Hicks, Published on 25/06/2019
» Vietnam is reaping the lion's share of benefits from the US-China trade war as manufacturers transfer their supply chains to avoid US tariffs, according to one analyst.
Line drums up feature flood at annual conference in Tokyo
Business, William Hicks, Published on 28/06/2019
» Line Corp yesterday announced a slew of new features, dramatically expanding the scope of the app as it vies to become an all-encompassing "super app" like China's WeChat.
Company to build on Line Man, fintech
Business, William Hicks, Published on 02/07/2019
» Line Thailand's strategy this year will focus on expanding the Line Man feature and adding new fintech services, but the company is scant with specifics on how its local moves differ from its global strategy.
Pride month passes, firms leave confetti behind
Business, William Hicks, Published on 09/07/2019
» Pride Month, the worldwide celebration of the LGBTQ community in June, came and went in Bangkok with relatively little fanfare in a city known for queer representation. As in the West, some businesses are finding ways to commercialise the rainbow-themed extravaganza and use gay acceptance as a key aspect of their corporate culture.
KTBST seeks China market with Haitong partnership
Business, William Hicks, Published on 12/07/2019
» KTB Securities Thailand (KTBST) is partnering with Hong Kong-based Haitong International Securities in a bid to break into the China market and profit from the potential rebound in the Chinese economy once the nation's trade conflict with the US eases.
Thailand among Asean stars
Business, William Hicks, Published on 17/07/2019
» Asean is one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic regions in the world, with Thailand a standout player in the bloc and emerging markets quickly catching up, according to a new report by McKinsey.
Phillip Morris International tries lobbying against e-cigarette ban
Business, William Hicks, Published on 29/07/2019
» Phillip Morris International (PMI), the manufacturer of Marlboro cigarettes, is actively lobbying the Thai government to reverse a ban on smoking alternatives like e-cigarettes and "heat not burn" tobacco products.