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Alibaba rumoured to dump Lazada
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/06/2024
» An industry source familiar with Alibaba and the e-commerce industry says the company is in talks with Central Group and Charoen Pokphand (CP) to sell its stake in Lazada Thailand, following intensifying competition in the local market.
Fortinet points to surge in value of cybercrime by 2025
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/06/2024
» The financial impact of cybercrime on the economy and society is expected to surge to US$10.5 trillion by 2025, yet Thailand spends only 0.2% of corporate revenue on cybersecurity systems, according to global cybersecurity firm Fortinet.
AutoStore sets up robot production base
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/06/2024
» AutoStore, a Norway-based automated fulfilment system, selected Thailand as its second overseas market to set up a robot manufacturing base, aiming for proximity to key markets.
Power, investment key to data centre goal
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/06/2024
» Promoting affordable renewable power and continuing investment in related infrastructure are key factors if Thailand is to achieve its goal of becoming a regional data centre hub, according to executives.
Survey reveals younger generations' preferences
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/06/2024
» Meaningful work, flexible work-life balance and career opportunities are key to recruiting and retaining Generation Z and millennial cohorts in Thailand, according to a survey by consulting firm Deloitte.
TikTok in government tie-up to boost SME sales
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/06/2024
» The e-commerce platform TikTok Shop on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department of Business Development to drive contributions from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to 40% of GDP by 2027, rising from 35%.
Meta, Shopee roll out new feature in Thailand
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/06/2024
» Meta has integrated shopping features within its messenger service and collaborated with e-marketplace Shopee to use Shopee's merchant product catalogues for Messenger to help Shopee merchants close sales on multiple platforms.
Food delivery, super apps see modest growth in 2023
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/06/2024
» Despite economic challenges, Thailand's food delivery and on-demand super apps continued to grow moderately last year.
Funding of B8bn for researchers
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/06/2024
» Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) has allocated 8 billion baht for the country to bolster its supply of young researchers, aiming to support S-curve industries such as artificial intelligence (AI), electric vehicles (EVs) and quantum technologies.
Thai carrier, resort optimistic on the Maldives
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/06/2024
» Bangkok Airways and luxury resort SO/ Maldives are upbeat about increasing their business opportunities in the Maldives, with Thais avid visitors of the islands located in the Indian Ocean.