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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial urges reform of Thai industry
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/08/2025
» Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), a major shareholder in Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), views manufacturing reform in Thailand as more critical than US tariff changes in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI).
Thailand fights for e-commerce crown
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/04/2025
» Despite challenges from a trade war and an unfavourable global economy, embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and optimising logistics costs with multimodal transport can help Thailand become a hub of cross-border e-commerce, according to online entrepreneurs.
Minister seeks stronger US trade ties
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/02/2025
» The commerce minister has called on the US to strengthen trade relations and recognise Thailand as an integral part of its supply chain and a key manufacturing hub in the region.
Exploring efforts to cage the bird
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 12/07/2023
» The recent move by Twitter to temporarily cap how many posts users can read on the social media site is likely to affect heavy Thai users, but they will eventually adapt to the new rule, says a marketing communication executive.
Moment of truth for BEVs
Business, Published on 19/04/2023
» Several factors will make 2023 a true test of the resolve of governments and the automotive industry in driving battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) forward, according to Gartner Inc.
Google leads digital skills drive
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/10/2022
» Google is joining hands with the public and private sectors to provide 22,000 scholarships under "Samart Skills", a programme aiming to equip workers with digital skills for which demand is expected to reach 1 million by 2030.
Hong Kong's Struggle to Lure Bankers Dims Its Role as a Global Finance Hub
Business, Elaine Yu, Published on 28/06/2022
» Before the Covid-19 pandemic, the Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament was for years a highlight on Asia's networking calendar for global bankers and their clients.
Stinky sauce undergoes a country makeover
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 27/06/2022
» Pla ra, a traditional Thai seasoning produced by fermenting fish with rice bran or roasted rice flour and salt in a closed container for at least six months, has been an indispensable ingredient and flavour enhancer for Thais, particularly in the Northeast.
Cadillac Plans to Price its Celestiq EV Around $300,000
Business, Mike Colias, Published on 27/06/2022
» Cadillac plans to price a future electric sedan at around $300,000, according to people familiar with the matter, testing the cachet of General Motors Co.'s luxury brand.
Black News Channel Shuts Down Two Years After Debut
Business, Lillian Rizzo, Published on 28/03/2022
» Black News Channel, a cable news network that went on the air two years ago to provide an alternative look at news from Black Americans' perspective, is shutting down, the outlet's chief executive told employees on Friday.