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Minor banking on asset‑light model
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 24/03/2026
» Minor Hotels, a subsidiary of SET-listed Minor International, plans to rebalance its investment‑heavy portfolio to a 50:50 mix from two‑thirds by prioritising asset‑light and franchise models, aiming to accelerate growth while maintaining selective investments.
AI leaders gather in Dubai to promote gospel of technology
Business, Boonsong Lipimas and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/10/2025
» World leaders, ministers and technology executives are gathering at GITEX Global 2025 to share a unified vision of a future powered by cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI), the twin pillars of digital resilience and sustainable growth.
Suggestions to help the Thai economy
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/09/2024
» Thailand should focus on promoting only selected S-curve industries, expanding financial access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and improving the technology and science infrastructure to improve the country's competitiveness, say business leaders.
'Beautiful Corolla': Afghan love affair with Toyota endures the ages
AFP, Published on 05/05/2023
» KABUL - Little is certain in Afghanistan -- armies invade and retreat, governments rise and fall -- but when the key of a Toyota Corolla turns in the ignition, the engine can be relied upon to roar to life.
Digital dividend
Asia focus, W Audi Pattarapatumthong, Published on 25/07/2022
» The digital economy is playing an ever-increasing role in business, trade and human capital development. As countries emerge from the pandemic and steer through new economic headwinds, digitisation is taking on even greater importance.
Foreign tourists OK with Phuket sandbox
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran and Reuters, Published on 03/07/2021
» The first group of foreign tourists arriving in Phuket under the sandbox tourism programme was satisfied with their travel experience after arriving on the island, according to the local tourism office.
Macron hosts summit on post-Covid Africa finance
AFP, Published on 18/05/2021
» PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron Tuesday hosts African leaders and chiefs of global financial institutions for a summit meeting that will seek to provide Africa with critical financing swept away by the Covid-19 pandemic.