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Mid-year funds available for more stimulus
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/02/2020
» A mid-year budget worth 100 billion baht is available for the government to finance new economic stimulus measures while the fiscal 2020 budget is held up, says a senior official at the Finance Ministry.
How can we learn from the coronavirus?
Asia focus, Suwatchai Songwanich, Published on 17/02/2020
» The negative effects of the new coronavirus, now officially known as Covid-19, have been rippling through the regional economy ever since it was first identified in China at the beginning of this year.
The power of AI in emerging markets
Asia focus, Frank-Jürgen Richter, Published on 17/02/2020
» Artificial intelligence is permeating almost every aspect of life in advanced economies. From governments to businesses to individuals, the reach of AI is sweeping and its adoption is proving transformational.
Dark day clouds growth outlook
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Lamonphet Apisitniran & Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 17/02/2020
» Feb 8, 2020 will be remembered as one of the darkest days in Thailand's history. What initially appeared to be a tranquil weekend holiday turned to terrible tragedy as many lives were lost when a distressed soldier went on a shooting rampage in Nakhon Ratchasima province.
Future-proofing your skills to design the career you want
Arinya Talerngsri, Published on 17/02/2020
» Your skills, alongside other factors, are what helps you achieve the things you want in life. The way we work is constantly changing and technology is one of the many factors that affect it. Has technology made our way of working better? In many ways, yes — information is easier to find and we can communicate with others instantly.
5G auction raises B100bn
News, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/02/2020
» Around 100 billion baht was raised in the 5G multiband licence auction on Sunday with leading mobile operator Advanced Info Service (AIS), through its subsidiary Advanced Wireless Network (AWN), grabbing almost half the 49 licences of three spectra put up for auction.
US trade preferences cut to affect 40,000 workers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/02/2020
» Labour networks will meet Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on March 3 to discuss ways to avert the US suspension of preferential trade privileges for Thailand under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP).
Estates confident of sufficient water supply
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/02/2020
» Industrial estate owners, factories and power plants are instituting measures to reach the government's target of a 10% reduction in water use to deal with the ongoing drought crisis, though some operators say the measures may not be enough if the drought continues through the rainy season.
Coronavirus could damage global growth in 2020: IMF
AFP, Published on 17/02/2020
» DUBAI: The coronavirus epidemic could damage global economic growth this year, the IMF head said Sunday, but a sharp and rapid economic rebound could follow.
Food exports to China rising
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/02/2020
» Thailand's food exports to China are likely to double in the second quarter, driven by a surge in demand after food stocks for the first quarter are depleted.