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OR homes in on healthcare, beauty
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/07/2024
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PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) aims to open 10 shops selling healthcare and beauty products both inside and outside petrol stations to support the company's plan to grow its non-oil business.
Bankers chase more M&A in Malaysia as deal volume nearly doubles
Published on 16/07/2024
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In a tough year for dealmaking in the Asia-Pacific, Malaysia is proving to be a bright spot.
Talks start over Thai-Korean economic deal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/07/2024
» South Korea and Thailand held their first talks over an economic partnership agreement (EPA) on July 9-11, seeking to pave the way for a free trade deal between the two countries by late 2025.
Hong Kong wealth gap narrows, but rival Singapore sees 23% increase
South China Morning Post, Published on 12/07/2024
» HONG KONG: Wealth inequality in Hong Kong dropped by 6% over the past 15 years but rival Singapore recorded an almost 23% increase over the same period, a report by a multinational bank has found.
NBT singled out to promote Thai soft power exports
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/07/2024
» The government plans to push Thai soft power on the airwaves, aiming to export its culture by joining the ranks of global networks such as BBC and NHK.
Samsung workers plan to strike 'indefinitely' in risk to global tech
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/07/2024
» SEOUL - Samsung Electronics Co's largest labour union of more than 30,000 workers declared an indefinite strike, a surprise move that raises the risk of production disruptions at the world's largest memory chipmaker.
Ministry urges Thai tourism authority to set higher revenue target
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/07/2024
» The tourism revenue target for 2025 might be increased as the Tourism and Sports Ministry would like to see the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) set a higher target than the 3.5 trillion baht sought this year.
Asean's free trade successes are only the beginning
Business, Published on 10/07/2024
» An upgrade to the Southeast Asian bloc's key trade agreement holds huge potential for businesses that can keep up with a changing regulatory environment.
Tourists leave cheap packages on the shelf
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/07/2024
» Outbound tour groups from Thailand have not been enticed by cheaper packages as most current outbound travellers have high purchasing power and are looking for quality packages.
SCB X preps for virtual bank licence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/07/2024
» SCB X, the financial technology conglomerate and holding company of Siam Commercial Bank, is gearing up to apply for a virtual banking licence from the Bank of Thailand in September.