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Steps touted to thin out crowds
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 14/06/2024
» Easing overtourism requires proper management and cooperation with local communities, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), which suggests Thailand disperse tourists to new destinations through infrastructure development.
Expats' costs rising in Asia
Business, Published on 08/07/2021
» Asia dominates the list of the world's most costly cities for expatriates, despite significant shifts -- including a big drop of 11 points for Bangkok to 46th place -- according to the global human resources consultancy Mercer.
U.S. Regulators Tell Banks It Is Time to Stop Using Libor
Business, Julia-Ambra Verlaine, Published on 15/06/2021
» U.S. regulators are ramping up efforts to end Libor trades by year-end.
Push to Replace Libor Intensifies
Business, Julia-Ambra Verlaine, Published on 29/03/2021
» Top Federal Reserve officials and regulators are dialing up pressure on banks to stop tying loans to the London interbank offered rate.
US-China storm blunts HK competitive edge
Business, AFP, Published on 17/07/2020
» Hong Kong: Beijing's tough new security law and President Donald Trump's order to rescind special trading privileges have blunted Hong Kong's competitive edge and risk turning the financial hub into just another Chinese city, analysts warn.
Manufacturers Increase Perks to Get New Hires to Move
Business, Austen Hufford, Published on 14/01/2020
» Manufacturers are paying relocation costs and bonuses to move new hires across the country at a time of record-low unemployment and intense competition for skilled workers.
Amazon Has Long Ruled the Cloud. Now It Must Fend Off Rivals.
Business, Dana Mattioli & Aaron Tilley, Published on 06/01/2020
» Amazon.com Inc. and Microsoft Corp. are turning up the pressure on each other as they battle to supply corporate America with remote computing power, stoking a fight that is expected to dominate the tech world over the next decade. Revenues from this business--known as cloud computing--jumped 246% in the previous decade, according to a 2020 estimate from research firm Gartner Inc.
BBL joins Voltron L/C project
Business, Published on 14/12/2018
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) has emerged as the only Thai bank to join the Voltron project with the R3 consortium to develop a letter of credit (L/C) service using blockchain technology to increase transaction efficiency.
Pranda targets 20% sales boost
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/02/2018
» SET-listed Pranda Jewelry (PDJ) targets 20% sales growth this year, driven by international partnerships and production efficiency.