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Lighthub, WeLab duo commit to investment
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/10/2024
» The consortium of Lighthub Asset and WeLab is committed to investing US$500 million over five years, as required by the Bank of Thailand to receive a virtual banking licence.
Big names chase virtual bank licences
Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk, Published on 19/09/2024
» Competition for new virtual bank licences has intensified, with five major business groups confirming their intentions prior to the deadline for submissions on Thursday.
Singapore offers unemployment support in key shift ahead of vote
Bloomberg, Published on 19/08/2024
» Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has introduced unemployment benefits as part of a slate of first-time or expanded welfare programs as the new leader seeks to bolster the ruling party ahead of national elections.
Hong Kong's WeLab eyes Southeast Asia digital banks
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/06/2024
» HONG KONG - WeLab, a Hong Kong-based fintech unicorn backed by billionaire Li Ka-shing, is exploring the idea of setting up digital banks across Southeast Asia and providing its technology services to conglomerates in Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines.
Apple to invest $250m to expand Singapore campus
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/04/2024
» SINGAPORE - Apple Inc plans to invest more than US$250 million to expand its regional campus or operations in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore, according to a company statement on Wednesday.
Singapore avoids recession as Lee warns of ‘troubled’ world
Bloomberg, Published on 31/12/2023
» Singapore’s economy avoided a recession in 2023 as Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned of a “troubled” international environment that will weigh on growth and security.
Proton-Geely JV eyes EV factory in Thailand - Srettha
Reuters and online reporters, Published on 11/10/2023
» KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said a joint venture between Malaysian automaker Proton and Chinese carmaker Geely is looking to set up an electric vehicle (EV) factory in Thailand.
PM in Hong Kong to court investors, drum up business
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday assured potential investors in Hong Kong that Thailand is open for business and ready to facilitate investment.
NIA urges political parties to shift from populist policies
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/04/2023
» The National Innovation Agency (NIA) urges political parties to give the use of innovation top priority to solve problems in order to increase competitiveness, reduce corruption and climate change while continuing to push the policy to build a "Thailand Innovation" brand.
‘Asian Davos’ under way in China
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/03/2023
» Chinese government officials and business leaders are meeting this week, along with high-profile international guests on the tropical island of Hainan for the annual Boao Forum, which has come to be dubbed the “Asian Davos”.