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Thinking big, really big
Business, William Hicks, Published on 07/02/2020
» True Digital Group, the innovative technology wing of True Corporation, strives to be a mix of Disney and Google, combining digital entertainment with cutting-edge tech, says president Michael Gryseels.
Activists decry plastic ban loopholes
Business, William Hicks, Published on 21/01/2020
» The recent ban on single-use plastic bags at major retailers created a stir for consumers and businesses, with social media abuzz with workarounds such as shoppers using wheelbarrows and stockings to carry off their 7-Eleven hauls.
Nescafe introduces cold-brew bottles
Business, William Hicks, Published on 21/01/2020
» Nescafe is launching new cold-brew bottles in Thailand to expand its ready-to-drink premium offerings at convenience stores.
Lightnet rakes in B1bn in Series A
Business, William Hicks, Published on 16/01/2020
» The local startup scene began 2020 with a bang as a Thai fintech firm raked in almost 1 billion baht in Series A funding last week.
Armed with data and nowhere to go
Business, William Hicks, Published on 01/01/2020
» On the ninth floor of True Corporation's sprawling digital park in Bangkok, a team of 150 parses billions of data points, attempting to shape the sea of information into sense.
Stay indoors, let apps do the job
Business, William Hicks, Published on 30/12/2019
» Thailand's internet economy this year was driven mostly by one thing: convenience.
Principal keen on Asia-Pacific for 2020 investors
Business, William Hicks, Published on 24/12/2019
» As growth slows in the world's largest economies, the US and China, Principal Asset Management Thailand is advising investors to move their assets to Asia-Pacific equities and real estate.
Loneliness pervades Thailand, poll finds
Business, William Hicks, Published on 17/12/2019
» Despite spending hours on social media each day connecting with friends, many Thais say they are still lonely and trust machines more than people, according to a new report by Kantar Thailand.
Startup launches 'Airbnb of fitness'
Business, William Hicks, Published on 16/12/2019
» A Bangkok-based startup has launched an app that lets users get daily gym access at discount prices, aiming to tap the health-conscious business travellers and tourists visiting the city.
Firms persevere despite WeWork fiasco
Business, William Hicks, Published on 11/12/2019
» As financial troubles plague the largest co-working company in the world, an uncertain future awaits WeWork. Local co-working players, meanwhile, see an opportunity not only to expand into the market, but to redefine the business model as well.