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Brazil blacklists BYD for slave labour conditions at its biggest plant outside China
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/04/2026
» RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil's labour ministry on Tuesday added Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD (Build Your Dreams) to a registry of employers found to have subjected workers to conditions analogous to slavery, limiting access to state financing and increasing reputational risks in its most important market outside China.
BBL recommends Thai businesses mull expansion to India
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/04/2026
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is encouraging Thai businesses to expand into India to reduce their reliance on the US market amid rising geopolitical risk and escalating global trade tensions.
Binance unit seeks TouristDigiPay partners
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/11/2025
» The Thai unit of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance is seeking local partners as the company is keen to participate in TouristDigiPay, a regulatory sandbox programme that allows foreign tourists to convert digital assets into baht to spend in Thailand.
Local medical sector eager to become global innovator
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/09/2025
» Thailand's healthcare sector is embarking on a transformative journey to become a global innovator, aiming to develop its own advanced technologies, according to a recent seminar.
NBTC endorses 8 cybercrime measures
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 02/07/2025
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board has approved eight measures to prevent and suppress crimes related to technology.
Adding to the uncertainty
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 23/06/2025
» The ongoing disputes between Thailand and Cambodia have had a minimal effect on Thai businesses, but their uncertain nature has created a sense of unease among businesses and individuals.
Brazil sues China's BYD over 'slavery' conditions on build site
AFP, Published on 30/05/2025
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazilian prosecutors are suing Chinese electric car giant BYD and two contracting companies for human trafficking and alleged slave labour conditions at a build site, according to legal documents seen by AFP on Thursday.
NBTC preps standards for online scam guideline
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 05/05/2025
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is preparing additional standards as a guideline for telecom operators to comply with the new emergency decree on the prevention and suppression of cybercrime, which went into effect on April 13.
Sky ICT unveils facial recognition ID system for airports
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 12/11/2024
» SET-listed aviation tech company Sky ICT has officially launched its automated biometric identification system using facial recognition technology, allowing tourists to conveniently pass through all check-in points at six Airports of Thailand (AOT) airports.
Travellers clear Singapore airport immigration in just 10 seconds using new tech
Bloomberg, Published on 25/10/2024
» Facial recognition and iris biometrics are allowing Changi Airport in Singapore to process passengers through immigration in as little as 10 seconds as it fully embraces futuristic technology.