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After three years of war, Trump hands Russian economy a lifeline
Alexander Marrow and Darya Korsunskaya of Reuters, Published on 24/02/2025
» LONDON - Russia's overheating economy is on the cusp of serious cooling, as huge fiscal stimulus, soaring interest rates, stubbornly high inflation and Western sanctions take their toll, but after three years of war, Washington may just have thrown Moscow a lifeline.
American woman caught smuggling meth from Phuket to Singapore
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/02/2025
» A 65-year-old woman from the United States has been arrested in Phuket after more than four kilogrammes of methamphetamine were found in her luggage as she boarded a plane to Singapore.
Thai finance minister sees room for easing ahead of central bank rate review
Reuters, Published on 24/02/2025
» Thailand's low inflation means there is room for an interest rate cut to boost economic growth and help weaken the baht to support exports, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Monday, ahead of a scheduled review of rates this week.
Thailand’s tourism goal at risk as Japan lures Chinese tourists
Bloomberg, Published on 24/02/2025
» Thailand’s ambitious goal of attracting as many as 9 million tourists from China this year looks in doubt, after the kidnapping of a Chinese actor started driving mainland visitors to the safety of Japan and Singapore.
Driving Digital Transformation: BE8’s Journey to Industry Leadership
Published on 24/02/2025
» Since its founding, Beryl 8 Plus Public Company Limited (BE8) has grown from a niche CRM provider into a powerhouse in digital transformation. Under the leadership of CEO Apisek Tewinpagti, BE8 has expanded its service offerings and navigated significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions and an IPO in 2021. With a focus on CRM, AI, and end-to-end solutions, BE8 is redefining how businesses in Thailand and the Asia Pacific region embrace digital transformation. Apisek discusses the company’s remarkable journey, key growth drivers, and future plans in this exclusive interview.
TCMA Chairman to Lead ASEAN Cement Decarbonisation Efforts
Published on 24/02/2025
» Dr Chana Poomee, Chairman of the Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), has been elected as President of the ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM) for the 2025–2027 term. In his two-year tenure, he aims to strengthen collaboration among the eight ASEAN cement-producing member countries, drive the regional cement industry forward, accelerate the development of the AFCM Decarbonisation Roadmap, and foster partnerships with global organisations to support carbon reduction initiatives.
China's Alibaba to invest $50bn in AI, cloud computing
AFP, Published on 24/02/2025
» BEIJING - Chinese tech giant Alibaba said Monday it will spend more than $50 billion on artificial intelligence and cloud computing over the next three years, a week after co-founder Jack Ma was seen meeting President Xi Jinping.
Vatican thriller 'Conclave' wins top prize in SAG Awards upset
AFP, Published on 24/02/2025
» LOS ANGELES - Vatican thriller "Conclave" won top prize at an unpredictable Screen Actors Guild Awards gala Sunday, throwing a potential late curveball into the Oscars race just a week before the Academy Awards.
Premier League champions-elect Liverpool leave mark on Man City
AFP, Published on 24/02/2025
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Tired of finishing second best to Manchester City, Liverpool took revenge on the English champions with a 2-0 victory at the Etihad on Sunday to strike a potentially decisive blow in the Premier League title race.
Dominant Ducati unleash deposed MotoGP kings Marquez and Bagnaia
AFP, Published on 24/02/2025
» PARIS - As the lights go out to start the MotoGP season in Thailand on Saturday, the road seems clear for one of the sport's two deposed kings to reclaim their crown – if they do not get in each other's way.