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Central Retail to book B6bn profit from Rinascente sale
Post Reporters, Published on 19/09/2025
» Central Retail Corporation Plc (CRC) says it expects to realise a post-tax profit of about 6 billion baht on the sale of Rinascente, its luxury department store business in Italy, in a deal valued at about 14.7 billion baht.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Sept 19-25
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 19/09/2025
» Guru By Bangkok's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Meta unveils smart glasses with apps and artificial intelligence assistant
New York Times, Published on 19/09/2025
» MENLO PARK — Four years ago, when Meta released smart glasses that could take photos and videos, the product became a surprise hit. Since then, millions have snapped them up.
Wars and Geopolitical Tensions Drive Global Oil Prices Higher
Published on 19/09/2025
» Global crude oil prices have edged higher in recent months as prolonged wars and geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt energy supplies. Between July 1 and September 15, 2025, ICE Brent crude rose by US$1.51 per barrel from the previous quarter, averaging US$68.16 per barrel. The increase was driven mainly by the escalating war between Russia and Ukraine. Although US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on August 15 to discuss a peace deal and ceasefire, the summit ended without agreement, and both sides continued retaliatory strikes.
Hong Kong to welcome 1.5 million mainland Chinese visitors for National Day break
South China Morning Post, Published on 19/09/2025
» Hong Kong can expect 1.5 million mainland Chinese visitors over the National Day "golden week" break, a 10% rise from last year, a tourism industry leader has said, with the city set to offer celebratory discounts, ranging from transport to movie tickets, for the occasion.
King approves PM Anutin's cabinet line-up
Bangkok Post, Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 19/09/2025
» His Majesty the King has endorsed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's new cabinet, according to a notice in the Royal Gazette published on Friday.
Navy signs new contract for submarines
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/09/2025
» The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has signed the revised agreement with defence contractors in China to resume Thailand's submarine procurement project, which has stalled for some time over a dispute over engine specifications.
Tris sees factors that may imperil growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/09/2025
» Uncertainties surrounding US trade policies as well as domestic politics could affect Thai economic growth, as private consumption and public investment remain slow, while public disbursements could be delayed under the interim government, according to Tris Rating.
Digital sentiment edges lower in Q3
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 19/09/2025
» The Digital Industry Sentiment Index in the third quarter of 2025 dropped to 46.9 from 47.2 in the previous quarter, according to the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa).
Prime Video drama presents mother versus girlfriend showdown
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/09/2025
» The story of a mother-in-law clashing with her son's partner -- and the hapless son stuck in the middle -- feels universal. It's a tale many people can recognise, either from personal experience or from watching families around them unravel in similar ways. Prime Video seems particularly fond of this theme lately, frequently pushing dramas about dysfunctional families. This year alone, they've released titles like Better Sister and We Were Liars. Whether or not you'll enjoy their latest entry, The Girlfriend, depends largely on how much patience you have for this type of conflict-driven domestic drama.