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Corporate conscience for the planet
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 31/12/2024
» Businesses play a crucial role in addressing global warming, as their operations significantly influence the environment, the economy and society. Launching initiatives to combat climate change is essential to reducing carbon emissions, conserving resources, and promoting sustainable practices. Failure to act can result in costly disruptions from extreme weather events such as resource shortages and stricter government regulations. Moreover, as a greater number of consumers search for eco-friendly options, businesses that adopt sustainable practices can gain a competitive egde.Their initiatives not only contribute to global climate goals but also foster innovation, drive cost savings, and ensure long-term profitability. Here's a closer look at how Thai businesses are progressing in addressing climate change challenges.
F&B sector undergoing critical shift
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 31/12/2024
» Thailand's food and beverage sector is experiencing a critical shift, driven by consumer preferences and government policies that prioritise sustainability.
Thai card payments market to top $90 billion in 2028
Business, Published on 25/10/2024
» The Thailand card payments market is forecast to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2% between 2024 and 2028 to reach 3.3 trillion baht ($94.5 billion) in 2028, supported by a constant consumer shift towards electronic payments, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
AIS, Oracle Alloy push hyperscale cloud
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/08/2024
» Advanced Info Service (AIS) has partnered with the Oracle Alloy cloud infrastructure platform in a plan to offer Thailand's first locally-owned and operated hyperscale cloud infrastructure services.
AI-powered medical devices catching on
Business, Published on 23/11/2023
» The global market for artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical devices industry is on track for a compound annual growth rate of 29.1% from US$336 million in 2023 to $1.2 billion in 2027, forecasts GlobalData, a UK-based data and analytics company.
Unicorn startup launches decelerate sharply in 2022
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/08/2022
» The launch of startup unicorns worldwide has faded this year as investors focus more on sustainable valuations and profitability amid volatile market conditions, according to data and analytics firm GlobalData.
Study: Thailand a global leader in real-time payments
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 15/06/2022
» Thailand was No.3 globally for real-time payment transactions last year, behind only India and China, driven by the government's support for modern infrastructure, says ACI Worldwide, a real-time payments software provider.
Urban Outfitters to Take On Poshmark With Nuuly Thrift
Business, Charity L. Scott, Published on 26/08/2021
» Urban Outfitters Inc. will launch a marketplace for secondhand goods, seeking to turn its customers into sellers and keep them from turning to online resellers such as Poshmark Inc. and thredUP Inc.
Real-time payments on the rise amid pandemic
Business, Published on 22/04/2021
» Thailand is ranked fourth in the world after booking 5.24 billion electronic account-to-account payment transactions last year, known as real-time payments, says ACI Worldwide, a global real-time payment solution provider, in cooperation with data analytics provider GlobalData.
Mobile revenues down 12.6% in 2020
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/01/2021
» Thailand's mobile service revenue fell 12.6% in 2020, weighed down by the impact of the pandemic on mobile subscription growth, while the country's 5G subscription numbers are expected to surpass 4G by 2025, says GlobalData, a data analytics and consulting firm headquartered in London.