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Thailand upbeat on exports to US
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Ranjana Wangvipula and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/11/2025
» Businessmen and economists are optimistic that the US will not be tough on trade negotiations with Thailand following Bangkok's suspension of its peace accord with Cambodia, saying US President Donald Trump is feeling domestic pressure to lower taxes to ease rising inflation.
Key e-commerce drivers in Southeast Asia
Business, IDC report, Published on 21/03/2025
» Southeast Asia's e-commerce market is projected to be worth US$325 billion by 2028, fuelled by the rapid adoption of digital payments and regional interoperability, unlocking more opportunities in cross-border commerce for businesses, according to a new report by the market intelligence firm IDC.
PTT report sees oil prices decreasing
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/01/2025
» Global energy market prices are expected to decline as new US president Donald Trump recently announced plans to increase domestic production of oil and gas, according to the weekly global oil market report issued by national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc.
Effort to lure Saudi investment in potash
Business, Published on 22/01/2024
» The Industry Ministry is encouraging Saudi Arabian entrepreneurs to invest in potash mining in Thailand as the country has a rich supply of the mineral, which is a key raw material for making potassium fertiliser.
Schneider bolsters education alliance
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/10/2023
» Schneider Electric, a French energy management company, is expanding its education alliance to help train the next generation of workers to serve digital transformation and sustainability opportunities in Thailand.
BGRIM signs Malaysian energy deal
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 11/02/2023
» B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM) plans to supply electricity from renewable sources to TNB Power Generation Malaysia in an effort to support energy security in Asia and assist the Asean Power Grid project.
Equities pause as market takes stock of Covid cases
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/11/2022
» RECAP: Asian equities fell yesterday in subdued activity after the Thanksgiving holiday in the US. Chinese shares led declines as investors weighed recent gains against an upswing in Covid-19 infections, which reached a new single-day high above 30,000 infections.
IBM unit, partners to boost digital skills
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/06/2022
» IBM Thailand, the local unit of the American IT giant, is working with universities and business partners to provide training for people to level up high-demand digital skills, ranging from artificial intelligence (AI) to data science and hybrid cloud, as part of a push to support the country's digital transformation.
AstraZeneca steps up to tackle climate change
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 25/03/2022
» As the world's leading biopharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca understands how crucial it is to push the boundaries of science and deliver life-changing medicines in record time. The strong dedication to creating a better and healthier future for all, including those living in Thailand, is attested by supplying over 2.8 billion doses to over 180 countries and the implementation of bold initiatives in sustainability.
AirAsia urges eased Asean travel rules
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 12/02/2022
» AirAsia is pushing regional governments to relax travel rules to revive intra-Asean tourism.