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China Increasingly Obscures True State of Its Economy to Outsiders
Business, Liza Lin & Chun Han Wong, Published on 08/12/2021
» China's Communist Party has long maintained tight control over information, and the effort has intensified under leader Xi Jinping. The country has become increasingly opaque over the past year, even as its presence on the world stage grows.
Researchers create chameleon-like artificial 'skin'
Business, Reuters, Published on 10/09/2021
» SEOUL: South Korean researchers say they have developed an artificial skin-like material, inspired by natural biology, that can quickly adjust its hues like a chameleon to match its surroundings.
South Koreans succumb to Tesla fever
Business, Reuters, Published on 09/07/2020
» SEOUL: From an eponymous cocktail to eager buyers following the shipping routes of long-awaited cars, Tesla Inc is having a moment in South Korea, particularly among tech-savvy professionals.
As Virus Spreads, Isolated Taiwan Risks Being a Loophole in War on Epidemics
Business, Jonathan Cheng & Chun Han Wong, Published on 23/01/2020
» Taiwan's first reported case of a patient infected by a deadly coronavirus spreading across Asia turns a spotlight on Beijing's attempts to exclude the self-governing island from the World Health Organization, which Taiwanese officials say hinders an effective global response to public-health crises.
DigiLink plants flag in Thai market
Business, Published on 15/11/2019
» DigiLink Asia, a Chinese digital marketing agency, has launched DigiLink Thailand to penetrate the local market and help entrepreneurs here expand into China.
PPTV banking on drama, variety
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 23/01/2019
» PPTV, a digital TV station run by Bangkok Media and Broadcasting Co, aims to be a top five digital TV operator this year thanks to its range of drama and variety shows.
Samsung handsets target three groups
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/12/2018
» In a bid to retain market share amid fierce competition from Chinese smartphone players, Thai Samsung Electronics Co is targeting the three high-potential segments of modern luxury, millennials and Generation Z.
Facebook to debut gaming creator revenue model
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/11/2018
» Facebook is drawing gaming creators in Thailand by launching a new revenue model to compete with YouTube for the younger demographic.
Embracing disruption through food
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 24/10/2018
» Technology has already disrupted many businesses. But for Takaso SC Thailand Co, the producer of ready-to-eat meals from Malaysia, it sees technology as a boon rather than a threat and is embracing it in response to Thais' changing lifestyles.