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Bitcoin mining entry triggers a 6,700% surge in Thai tech stock
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/12/2021
» A world-beating share rally by a Thai technology company after it unveiled an expansion into Bitcoin mining has surprised even the firm’s chairman.
Banpu plans $200m US renewable push
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/12/2021
» Banpu Power Plc, a power producer, is doubling down on its US-led growth strategy by pledging to invest at least $200 million (6.67 billion baht) in renewable energy projects to add to its existing shale gas and electricity portfolios.
Blinken blasts China and Myanmar, seeks to rally US allies in Asia
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/12/2021
» Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticised China’s “aggressive actions” in Asia while laying out plans to more closely integrate US allies and security partners in Asia.
Myanmar’s shadow government uses Tether amid anti-junta campaign
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/12/2021
» A parallel government led by the supporters of Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi recognized Tether as an official currency for local use after the group began fundraising for a campaign that seeks to topple the military regime.
Central bank focused on growth ahead of rate review
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/12/2021
» The Bank of Thailand is focused on aiding economic growth amid subdued inflation and is less worried about the US Federal Reserve’s monetary actions, BoT governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said ahead of the bank’s rate meeting next week.
The world’s most expensive cities to live in right now
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/12/2021
» NEW YORK: Israel’s Tel Aviv has leapfrogged Hong Kong and Singapore to become the world’s most expensive city to live in, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
World’s biggest Ikea opens in Philippines as part of global push
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/11/2021
» Ikea opened its biggest store in the world in the Philippines, with the new 730,000 square foot facility in Manila a cornerstone of the home-furnishings giant’s expansion plans in Asia.
Red Bull billionaire grabs B25bn dividend in year of pandemic
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/11/2021
» Austrian billionaire Dietrich Mateschitz is getting a bumper payout of 680.5 million euros (25.4 billion baht) after his Red Bull energy drink empire grew unabated despite the pandemic gripping the world economy.
Govt plans B155bn aid for farmers hit by Covid, floods
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/11/2021
» The government plans to dole out 155 billion baht in cash to millions of farmers reeling from the impacts of Covid-19, floods, droughts and poor crop prices.
Malaysia sees little impact from EU’s deforestation curbs
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/11/2021
» The European Union’s new rulings to curb food and wood products that are linked to deforestation will have limited impact on Malaysian shipments of palm oil and timber into the bloc, according to a government official in the Asian country.