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Gorilla in the mist
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 03/02/2020
» For several years now, there has been a campaign calling for a better life for Bua Noi, Thailand's last gorilla. What that better life would look like, however, remains unclear.
Online dating starts to take off in China
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 03/02/2020
» Revenue from the online dating industry in China is forecast to reach US$230 million this year as young people continue to shift away from traditional matchmaking patterns. Nearly half of the country's 200 million unmarried people are expected to use online dating platforms by 2022 as young and independent singles are successfully using apps to find a romantic match.
KBank uses digital for Asean retail
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/02/2020
» Kasikornbank (KBank) looks set to use digital banking to make inroads into the regional retail market, tapping higher-yield business.
BAAC aims for B100bn in new loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/02/2020
» The state-owned Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) will aim for 100 billion baht in new lending during its next financial year.
When confusion goes viral
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 03/02/2020
» Movie lovers like me have been drawn irresistibly to Dark Waters, the 2019 American legal thriller that has won positive reviews from critics and accolades for lead actor Mark Ruffalo.
Virus deaths in China rise to 360, exceeding SARS mainland toll
Published on 03/02/2020
» China's death toll from the coronavirus epidemic soared to 360 on Monday, with deepening global concern about the outbreak and governments closing their borders to people from China.
Hidden in plain sight
Life, Published on 03/02/2020
» Since 2008, artist Imhathai Suwatthanasilp has showcased her signature mode of producing installations and art pieces using human hair; weaving, crocheting, embroidering or lacing it into eye catching two- and three-dimensional works that reflect her passion for issues that impact people.
SKC uses innovation to beat drought
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/02/2020
» Thailand's recurring droughts have become an issue for Siam Kubota Corporation (SKC), the farm machinery maker, but it remains optimistic that revenue will increase 5-10% in 2020, largely from farm machinery.
The next big development challenge
Asia focus, Published on 03/02/2020
» We have suddenly arrived at a tricky stage in global economic development. Emerging markets are losing their dynamism, after a remarkable three-decade run during which they caught up rapidly with advanced economies.
Whoops apocalypse
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 03/02/2020
» Only two months in and it seems the world in 2020 is nearer to doomsday than ever before.