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'Digital hub' policies bear fruit
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/11/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged to turn Thailand into a regional hub for the digital economy, implementing this vision through a suite of policies.
Disney's 'Shogun' has a lot to teach the West
News, Gearoid Reidy, Published on 28/02/2024
» One of the most famous tales ever set in Japan is back. Walt Disney Co is spending millions on a glossy new adaptation of the James Clavell saga Shogun, the story of the Englishman who arrives in 1600s Japan and goes on to become a samurai.
Brighter employment figures proof of recovery, claims govt
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/09/2022
» Thailand's economy shows sign of recovery, following a dip in unemployment to its lowest level since the start of Covid-19 pandemic.
Innovation is not just about high technology
News, George Abonyi, Published on 28/06/2021
» Innovation is central to the competitiveness of firms and the growth of economies. Thailand 4.0 is a comprehensive and ambitious strategy for improving the economy's performance through innovation-driven growth, supported by the National Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy and Plan (2012–2021).
From Carlos-san to Ghosn 'yougisha' (suspect)
News, Cedomir Nestorovic, Published on 16/01/2019
» In the autumn of 2015, Carlos Ghosn more than likely overlooked Japan's National Tax Agency obtaining information on roughly 550,000 overseas accounts as part of increasing scrutiny of wealthy residents. It is quite possible his accounts were amongst this dataset. His lawyers may have realised this, albeit far too late, when Mr Ghosn was arrested on Nov 19 accused of falsifying financial reports in underreporting his income.
10 years after Lehman, four risks to global economy
News, Sony Kapoor, Published on 04/07/2018
» It is a decade since Lehman Brothers collapsed and the time of year when the markets are worried about another "summer surprise". No two market shocks are identical, and no one has yet mastered the timing of market crashes. However, knowing where vulnerability lies makes for better risk management, and maybe more carefree vacations.
Actress dies in highway car crash
News, Published on 08/04/2018
» Actress Natnicha "Nong In" Cherdchubuppakaree was killed in a car accident in Ayutthaya province on Saturday.
From baby boomers to grand old dogs
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 18/02/2018
» With the Chinese New Year celebrations in full swing, it will probably come as no surprise to learn that Crutch was born in the Year of the Dog, which might explain a few things -- the mug shot for this column for a start. However, to be fair, that photograph was taken after I'd had a bit of a rough night.