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NBTC, Huawei ink infrastructure deal
Published on 29/11/2021
» The Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) on Monday announced a partnership with Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co to accelerate fibre infrastructure development in Thailand at the “Giga Thailand: Broadband Forum”.
Elevation of Thai law and justice personnel
Published on 29/11/2021
» Cornell University, The Thai Bar, and TIJ foster academic collaboration and scholarship
Macau casino stocks tumble after junket boss arrest
AFP, Published on 29/11/2021
» HONG KONG: Shares in Macau casino operators plunged on Monday morning after police said the head of the gambling enclave's largest junket operator had confessed to running illegal betting activities overseas.
SME NPLs may reach 10% in year ahead
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2021
» Non-performing loans (NPLs) of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) next year are expected to rise to 10% from 6% at present if relief measures by financial institutions are not extended from the end of this year, says Export-Import (Exim) Bank of Thailand president Rak Vorrakitpokatorn.
State mulls cut in import tax on EVs
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/11/2021
» The Finance Ministry may consider lowering the import duty on electric vehicles (EVs) as part of the measures to promote the use of EVs, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.
Merger of convenience
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/11/2021
» The planned merger of Total Access Communication Plc (DTAC) and True Corporation has led to criticism of potential market dominance as well as an understanding of the firms' business needs, but the move sends a clear signal that the telecom business may not be as promising as it used to be.
Understated standout
Life, Jedd Sreshthaputra, Published on 29/11/2021
» BMW recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of M Performance with the "M Town" track driving experience at the Kaeng Krachan Circuit featuring the 387hp M340i xDrive.
Asean's next move
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/11/2021
» The coronavirus pandemic has taken a severe toll on Asean countries again this year, with millions infected and tens of thousands of fatalities. While the worst of the surge appears to have passed, recovery will depend on pandemic management, especially the pace and efficacy of vaccinations, and response to the risks of new variants emerging.
Banks flex digital muscles
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/11/2021
» Driven by greater digital adoption across Southeast Asia, consumer habits have changed dramatically over the past five years, prompting businesses to adapt accordingly to continue thriving.