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Building wealth through health
Business, Kean Tan, Published on 30/05/2024
» Financial markets price the future. About a year ago, the market was looking for an aggressive reversal of interest rates, reflecting the turmoil in the US banking system and the expectation of an economic slowdown.
What's bugging travellers now?
Business, Vijay Verghese, Published on 02/08/2023
» 'Covid, Schmovid," people seem to be saying these days. Travellers insouciantly scamper from board meetings to trade shows to weddings to party the nights away. It is good to see cities stirring and travel bustle returning.
Another Xi term sits well with business sector
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2022
» The 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) started on Sunday in Beijing, with Xi Jinping likely to be re-elected as the country's president during meetings behind closed doors at the Great Hall of the People.
Moderna sues Pfizer over Covid vaccine
Reuters, Published on 26/08/2022
» Moderna is suing Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech for patent infringement in the development of the first Covid-19 vaccine approved in the United States, alleging they copied technology that Moderna developed years before the pandemic.
Funding the future
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/07/2022
» Makhtar Diop is energetic, always eager to learn new things, and a humble leader. Since becoming managing director of the International Finance Corp (IFC) in March last year, the Senegalese economist has been actively exploring potential areas where the World Bank affiliate could expand as a financial backer, including the health sector, with a focus on Africa.
Pricey Japan packages set to go on sale
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 31/05/2022
» Outbound tour operators are preparing to offer Japan packages next month, with prices expected to be 30-40% more expensive than those sold prior to the pandemic, mainly because of visa requirements, Covid-19 testing and soaring operational costs.
Outbound travel poised to rebound in second half
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 18/05/2022
» The Thai outbound market is expected to rebound in the second half as Japan is starting to ease travel rules for tourists, starting with limited tour groups.
China’s Covid rules batter business confidence: EU Chamber
AFP, Published on 05/05/2022
» BEIJING: China's strict zero-Covid policy has led to a plunge in confidence among European companies operating in the country as supply chains are tangled, revenue projections fall and staff leave, according to a business group survey released Thursday.
M&A on growth track
Business, Published on 03/05/2022
» The volume and value of mergers and acquisitions are poised to experience continued growth this year in Thailand, despite the impact of rising interest rates on financial costs as businesses and people began to adapt alongside the Covid-19 pandemic.
Testament to protecting millions of lives
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 24/03/2022
» The race against time to safely develop and quickly deliver a life-saving COVID-19 vaccine around the world serves as AstraZeneca's testament to protecting the lives of billions of people while addressing one of the biggest healthcare crises facing humankind.