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Ericsson boss says 5G needs more spectrum
Business, William Hicks, Published on 07/05/2019
» Governments need to worry more about freeing up spectrum for 5G development and less about making money from spectrum auctions, says Borje Ekholm, chief executive of Ericsson, the Swedish telecom infrastructure firm.
EU trade negotiations may finally happen
Business, William Hicks, Published on 07/05/2019
» With Thailand's long-awaited general election finally concluded, the country may finally see diplomatic relationships with the West normalise. This could mean a windfall in terms of trade, as delayed negotiations over a free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU can begin as early as this year.
Taboola hangs shingle in Bangkok
Business, William Hicks, Published on 09/05/2019
» Taboola, a leading startup for connecting users with recommended articles and advertisements, has chosen Bangkok as its hub for Asia-Pacific because of its international talent and government support, says founder Adam Singolda.
Asia lagging on cyberthreat front
Business, William Hicks, Published on 15/05/2019
» Asian countries are lagging behind in responding to cybersecurity threats and should craft legislation focusing on disclosure and defining critical infrastructure, says Siang Tiong, general manager at Kaspersky Lab Southeast Asia, a leading cybersecurity firm.
Fitto noshes on massive snack market
Business, William Hicks, Published on 21/05/2019
» After two years of product testing and tinkering, the small independent snack brand Fitto is finally starting to hit its stride, with 4 million baht in sales per month and distribution in convenience stores nationwide.
Waste not, want not
Business, William Hicks, Published on 21/05/2019
» The government recently set a target to recycle all plastic in the country by 2030. While this ambitious goal is a solid start, Thailand needs to make serious changes to its physical recycling efforts and regulations governing recycled plastic.
Thailand still chasing elusive unicorn
Business, William Hicks, Published on 28/05/2019
» As the second largest economy in Asean, it remains a point of wounded pride that Thailand still lacks a major internationally recognised startup.
THG's Yangon hospital taps high-end demand
Business, William Hicks, Published on 30/05/2019
» Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG) has expanded its presence in Myanmar by opening a new private hospital in Yangon in March to leverage the country's growing demand for higher-end healthcare.
Klook has ceremonial Bangkok debut
Business, William Hicks, Published on 01/06/2019
» The Hong Kong-based unicorn startup Klook has officially launched a booking platform for tours and activities in Thailand as it seeks to increase investment in the country and find new local partners.
Basis opening international school
Business, William Hicks, Published on 04/06/2019
» Bangkok's wealthy and expat community will soon have yet another high-end international school to choose from as the US education company Basis International Education Holdings opens a new school in Bangkok this August.