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Macau casino operator opens Thai office
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/01/2025
» Melco Resorts & Entertainment, an operator of casinos in Macau, plans to invest in integrated resorts and hotels in Thailand, banking on the country’s robust tourism industry and culture — and approval of legalised gambling.
Researcher offers pointers on shaping a 'startup nation'
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/10/2024
» Thailand can become a more dynamic and attractive destination for startups by forging a more ambitious entrepreneurial mindset and streamlining the business environment, says startup ecosystem researcher StartupBlink.
Tourist trap
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 27/11/2023
» The pandemic has made every country realise their economies cannot thrive with closed borders.
Seizures top $2bn in Singapore laundering scandal
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/10/2023
» SINGAPORE - Authorities in Singapore have seized or frozen assets worth more than S$2.8 billion (US$2 billion) in a major money laundering investigation, a senior official said on Tuesday, while signalling the government could tighten immigration rules to curb illicit inflows.
‘Original rogue trader’ Leeson sniffs out fraud
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/03/2023
» LONDON: Nick Leeson, the former derivatives trader who infamously brought down Barings Bank nearly three decades ago, has joined a corporate intelligence firm to investigate financial misconduct.
India snaps up cheap Russian oil and coal
Published on 18/06/2022
» NEW DELHI: India’s purchases of Russian coal have spiked in recent weeks despite global sanctions on Moscow, as traders offer discounts of up to 30%, according to two trade sources and data reviewed by Reuters.
Cutting Carbon Emissions Remains a Struggle for Shipping Industry
Business, Costas Paris, Published on 29/10/2021
» Shipping operators are under pressure from governments and big customers such as Amazon.com Inc. to clean up vessels' carbon emissions. But viable alternatives to fossil fuels are just taking shape.
EU leaders save landmark budget as Brexit looms
AFP, Published on 11/12/2020
» BRUSSELS: EU leaders on Thursday resolved a bitter dispute with Poland and Hungary and salvaged the bloc's landmark post-coronavirus recovery plan, as the threat of an imminent no-deal Brexit loomed large.
ECB, UBS restrict travel, Olympics won't be cancelled: Virus update
Bloomberg and online reporters, Published on 04/03/2020
» Total coronavirus cases globally topped 93,000. surged in Iran and rose in Europe, including an official in Brussels. China reported 38 more deaths and fatalities rose to nine in the US.
GL aims for 20% portfolio growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/03/2020
» SET-listed Group Lease (GL) expects its loan growth portfolio to grow by 20% this year after overcoming legal issues in Singapore and Thailand, helping to unlock business operations in domestic and overseas markets.