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Finance Ministry tasked with protecting Thai economy Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana has instructed his ministry to seek measures to cushion the economy against global volatility. (Bangkok Post, 03/08/2019) More
Digital Economy and Society Ministry banking on big data link The Digital Economy and Society (DE) Ministry is gearing up for big data analytics development for industrial clusters as part of efforts to push the country forward under the Thailand 4.0 policy. (Bangkok Post, 02/08/2019) More
Administration keeps fiscal 2020 budget The government has agreed to maintain the fiscal 2020 budget at 3.2 trillion baht as approved by the previous cabinet, raising the budget deficit to 469 billion baht from 450 billion for the year starting on Oct 1. Dechapiwat Na Songkhla, director of the Budget Bureau, said the widened 2020 budget deficit is meant to stimulate the economy. (Bangkok Post, 02/08/2019) More
Energy Ministry seeks Bt3 billion budget to boost startups The Energy Ministry is set to revise the Power Development Plan for 2018-2037 with the aim of boosting start-up businesses, Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong said. (The Nation, 01/08/2019) More
Economy faces 4 key hurdles this year GDP growth has plummeted from 3.7% in the last quarter of 2018 to 2.8% in the first quarter of this year. Although second-quarter GDP growth will be officially announced soon, raw economic data from April to June indicates a weaker second quarter, particularly in the areas of exports and tourism. (Bangkok Post, 1/08/2019) More |
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TMB-TBank to formalise in August TMB Bank and Thanachart Bank will sign a merger agreement this month, sealing a deal to create the sixth-largest bank in Thailand, with assets of almost 2 trillion baht. (Bangkok Post, 02/08/2019) More
Robot revolution No longer the preserve of sci-fi flicks and playtime, lifelike machines have gone mainstream. Robots in the present day are not just toys for children or imaginative machinery on film; they’ve become key contributors to everyday life. (Bangkok Post, 02/08/2019) More
DTAC links with Google for Android zero-touch innovation Total Access Communication (DTAC) says Google’s Android zero-touch enrolment service suits businesses where employees require smartphones as part of their work. In particular, with this partnership, the company highlighted sectors covering banking and insurance, loans and hire purchase, service industries and a broad range of other industries. (The Nation, 01/08/2019) More |
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Asia-Pacific ministers vow to end regional rows Foreign ministers of Asia-Pacific countries have affirmed they were committed to resolving conflicts in the South China Sea, Myanmar's Rakhine state, and the Korean Peninsula, according to the Foreign Ministry. (03/08/2019) More
ASEAN foreign ministers discuss S. China Sea, Rohingya Foreign ministers of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations began their annual series of meetings in Bangkok, on South China Sea tensions, the Rohingya refugee crisis and Korean Peninsula issues. (Bangkok Post, 31/07/2019) More
Belt & Road must be a two-way street Connecting China's renewed outbound investment focus with Southeast Asia's infrastructure needs should be a priority for Thailand if it is to achieve greater economic resilience over the medium term. (Bangkok Post, 26/07/2019) More |
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Smart solutions serve as a cornerstone for the future of transport New rail routes and transit systems will usher in an era of urbanisation with the help of technology, promising greater commuter convenience. (Bangkok Post, 01/08/2019) More |
Mercedes-Benz, NSTDA team up for EVs, batteries Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Thailand, a local production unit of the German luxury car maker, and the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) are teaming up for technology transfer on electric vehicles (EVs) and lithium battery testing. (Bangkok Post, 05/08/2019) More |
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Key leadership skills amid digital disruption Digital transformation brings a new set of challenges for leaders. To overcome those challenges, you will need a new style of leadership, new personal skills and a new structure for your organisation to foster the right behaviour in your people. (Bangkok Post, 05/8/2019) More
Reskilling or upskilling? Two key questions for leaders According to a new report by PwC, Talent Trends 2019: Upskilling for a Digital World, 79% of CEOs worldwide are concerned that a lack of essential skills in their workforce is threatening the future growth of their organisations. That is a huge rise compared with 63% in 2014. (Bangkok Post, 29/07/2019) More |
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Turkish Airlines, Bangkok Airways commence codeshare partnership Turkish Airlines (TK) and Bangkok Airways (PG) entered into a codeshare partnership, providing passengers with travel connections from Turkey to destinations in Thailand and other cities in Southeast Asia, commencing August 1. (The Nation, 01/08/2019) More |
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