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Taiwan reports first death, toll at 1,665: Virus update
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/02/2020
» Fears continue to grow of further infections from cruise ships where virus cases have been detected. Japan said it had found an additional 70 cases aboard the Diamond Princess, a luxury liner that’s been quarantined at the port of Yokohama, bringing the total number on the ship to 355.
SiteMinder reports big rise in bookings
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 17/02/2020
» SiteMinder, a Sydney-based distribution hospitality platform provider, has observed tremendous growth in online hotel bookings in Thailand, with global platforms taking the top three spots.
Trump's Tariff Threats Are Tested by Europe's Record Trade Surplus
Business, Paul Hannon & Tom Fairless, Published on 17/02/2020
» Europe's trade surplus with the U.S. hit a record high in 2019, a rise that risks drawing the ire of President Trump, who recently renewed threats to place tariffs on European Union goods if the bloc didn't agree to a new deal.
Markets Hover Near Records Despite Growing Coronavirus Outbreak
Business, Akane Otani, Published on 17/02/2020
» The coronavirus outbreak has closed factories, curbed spending and disrupted supply chains in the world's second-largest economy. But U.S. stocks have held close to records.
5G revenue to hit $7.3bn in a decade
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/02/2020
» Enhanced mobile broadband, 5G smartphone usage and various kinds of rich content are major targets following the initial 5G roll-out in Thailand, while the real commercial use cases for industry should be seen next year, according to Ericsson Thailand, the local operating unit of the Swedish telecom infrastructure firm.
Golden Land banking on low-rise housing projects
Business, Published on 17/02/2020
» SET-listed Golden Land Property Development Plc, a subsidiary of Frasers Property Thailand Plc, expects low-rise development to help drive revenue growth.
Acer aims for more enterprise clientele
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/02/2020
» Acer Computer Thailand, the local operating unit of the world's fifth-largest computer maker, is embarking on a "dual transformation" strategy that develops new products and services as business engines to go beyond the computer market.
Worry goes viral
Asia focus, Patpon Sabpaitoon and Yu Hsiang Wang, Published on 17/02/2020
» The coronavirus that emerged late last year in central China has taken a terrible toll of human lives, but as efforts to contain it gather momentum, attention is turning to the health of the Chinese, Asian and global economies. How sick are they and how long might a full recovery take?
ARV to deploy AI for farming, analytics
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 17/02/2020
» AI and Robotics Ventures (ARV), a subsidiary of PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP), is diversifying into agriculture by developing AI (artificial intelligence) and data analytics systems for local farming.
Something to celebrate
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 17/02/2020
» The Indonesian government has added another cultural event of its ethnic Chinese community to its official list of top attractions in a bid to lure more domestic and international tourists.