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German economy shrinks again amid political crisis
AFP, Published on 15/01/2025
» FRANKFURT - Germany's economy shrank for a second straight year in 2024, official figures showed Wednesday, with little hope of a speedy recovery as Europe's traditional powerhouse is also mired in political crisis.
Board of Investment okays B66.9bn digital outlay
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/11/2024
» The Board of Investment (BoI) has approved new investments in data centre and electronic businesses worth 66.9 billion baht, paving the way for Thailand to become a regional digital innovation hub.
Board of Investment targets Thai digital hub status
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 03/10/2024
» Thailand has the potential to become a digital economic hub in Southeast Asia, driven by the growth of domestic data centres and cloud service businesses, including a recent investment from Google, says the Board of Investment (BoI).
Google says Malaysia investments to add $3bn to its GDP by 2030, create 26,500 jobs
Reuters, Published on 01/10/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR: Google said on Tuesday its investments in Malaysia would create 26,500 jobs and contribute more than $3 billion to its economy by 2030, as it announced its new data centre and Cloud region there had broken ground.
Asian social sector faces technological challenges
Business, Published on 09/07/2024
» Despite the rapid digitisation of the Asian social sector, social delivery organisations (SDOs) are struggling to keep up with technological changes because of inadequate access to digital infrastructure, lack of capacity and insufficient donor support, according to the Doing Good Index 2024.
Gold rush grips Asia despite near-record prices
Reuters, Published on 13/06/2024
» SINGAPORE - Demand for gold in Asia is surging despite prices hovering near the record highs it hit in May, industry officials say, as buyers snap up the metal to hedge against geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
Google pledges $2 billion investment in Malaysia
Reuters, Published on 30/05/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Google committed to making US$2 billion in investments in Malaysia, including its first data centre and Google Cloud effort in the region.
Tempting tech
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Yuthana Praiwan, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/12/2023
» The government of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has visited several large conglomerates over the past few months in an effort to increase foreign direct investment (FDI), notably in digital and high-tech industries.
BRAND’S Essence of Chicken strengthens its leadership in Thailand’s health food supplement industry
Published on 21/10/2022
» BRAND’S Essence of Chicken strengthens its leadership in Thailand’s health food supplement industry with new taste adjustment, packaging revamp and Bella Ranee as the new presenter alongside ‘Alex Rendell’, aiming to expand its customer base
How YouTube Keeps Broadcasting Inside Russia's Digital Iron Curtain
Business, Sam Schechner & Miles Kruppa & Evan Gershkovich, Published on 10/08/2022
» Months into its war against Ukraine, Moscow continues to let its own citizens access YouTube, leaving a conspicuous hole in its effort to control what Russians see and hear about the conflict.