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AI boom is turning Malaysia’s palm oil estates into data centres
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/11/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s palm oil giants, long-blamed for razing rainforests, fuelling toxic haze and driving orangutans to the brink of extinction, are recasting themselves as unlikely champions in a different, potentially greener race: the quest to lure the world’s artificial intelligence (AI) data centres to the Southeast Asian country.
Trump is already slowing global trade as companies pause orders
Bloomberg, Published on 10/04/2025
» US President Donald Trump may have announced a delay in some of his tariff plans, but the first signs of an economically-damaging slowdown in global trade are already emerging as companies around the world hit their own pause button on orders and he continues to escalate his trade war with China.
Hong Kong's airport eyes B310bn for 'Skytopia' from global investors
South China Morning Post, Published on 17/01/2025
» Hong Kong's Airport Authority will scour the globe to secure HK$70 billion (310 billion baht) of investment to help fund an expansion to an infrastructure project billed as a "landmark of Asia".
Bitcoin miners pivot to Southeast Asia after China crackdown
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/06/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - The 17-acre cement slab in the middle of a Borneo industrial area once belonged to a logging company. Long ago that business abandoned the site to the elements, leaving just rudimentary structures and a four-story-tall concrete birdhouse made to lure swiftlets whose nests, built with saliva, fetch high prices in China.
Jaspal adds two more brands to its portfolio
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 08/11/2023
» Jaspal Plc, a Thai fashion and lifestyle retailer, looks set to make significant inroads into the Asean market after the company secured the rights to import and distribute two internationally acclaimed fashion brands -- Marimekko from Finland, best known for its lifestyle products, and Camper from Spain, which is renowned for its footwear.
Tencent Cloud: Bridging the Future through Global Digital Collaborations
Published on 31/10/2023
» In a world increasingly reliant on digital technology, businesses across industries are actively seeking advanced solutions to meet the demands of the modern era. As a premier global cloud service provider, Tencent Cloud has consistently proven its commitment to innovation and excellence. This commitment was prominently showcased at the Tencent Global Digital Ecosystem Summit 2023, where Tencent Cloud shared valuable insights into its collaborative ventures with partners worldwide.
Shopping never goes out of style
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 11/09/2023
» Thailand has become an important destination for internationally renowned brand names looking to establish their presence.
Jaspal to ramp up fashion store investments by 30%
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 30/08/2023
» Jaspal Plc, the distributor and marketer of Jaspal, CPS Chaps, Fred Perry, Diesel and Superdry, plans to raise its investments by 30% next year to facilitate the expansion of new branches, in a bid to fortify its fashion lifestyle business.
Outlook for spending loses its sheen
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 31/07/2023
» Spending on shopping in the second half of this year appears to be less promising than initially anticipated, mainly due to numerous challenges faced in both the domestic and international markets.
Jaspal prepares for SET listing this year to expand
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/06/2023
» Jaspal, the Bangkok-based ready-to-wear clothing company, is planning to float shares on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) this year to mobilise fresh funds for expansion of its fashion and lifestyle business.