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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.
Myanmar GDP growth expected to contract 18%
Business, AFP, Published on 27/07/2021
» Myanmar's economy is expected to shrink by 18% in 2021, the World Bank said on Monday, as a result of massive unrest following a military coup and a resurgent coronavirus outbreak.
Uneasy sense of deja vu
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 17/08/2020
» Torrential rain across Bangkok does not seem to have dampened intensifying political tensions, as August seethes with mounting anger and growing demands for political and institutional changes.
Chief negotiator insists CPTPP good for the country
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/04/2020
» Despite mounting dissent from civil groups, the chief trade negotiator insists Thailand is likely to see a boost in economic growth, investment and exports if the country participates in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Thailand's internet censorship rates 6/10
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/01/2020
» Thailand has received a score of 6 out of 10 in internet censorship, on a par with various regional peers, according to UK-based tech research firm Comparitech.
Shoring up investment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran & Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 23/09/2019
» The plan to reclaim a 3,000-rai land plot in Sri Racha district, Chon Buri province has ignited voices of support and dissent as questions are raised over whether the end result will come at the expense of the environment and local communities.
True to gain most from new extension
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/04/2019
» True Corporation Plc is poised to reap the greatest benefit from the government's mandate to extend the 900-megahertz payment instalments, but investors could still embark on a sell-off of telecom shares, analysts say.
Cyber law raises eyebrows
Business, Bloomberg, Published on 15/03/2019
» A cybersecurity bill introduced just weeks ahead of Thailand's first democratic election since a 2014 military coup has stoked concerns it could be used as a weapon to stifle political dissent.
Whither Airbnb?
Business, Suchat Sritama & Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 28/05/2018
» Daily room rental via mobile phone applications offers more bang for the buck for travellers, especially in pricey and tourist-oriented locations, but hosts are facing a global crackdown by government authorities and hotel operators denouncing such short-term lodging as illegal.