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The Economist: Digital workforce essential for progress
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/02/2017
» No digital transformation for Thailand unless it overcomes its skilled tech worker shortage. Incentives & new immigration rules to attract skilled people not cash-rich companies needed.
Giant robot with human pilot takes baby steps in Korea
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/01/2017
» 1.5 tonnes & four meters tall, first robot with human inside driving it to cost $8.3 million.
Trump's win is Asia's economic loss if trade barriers rise
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/11/2016
» Asian exporting countries vulnerable having long relied on exports as main driver of growth.
Math & science teachers to be tested
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/11/2016
» Exams to test teacher skills in math & science. If teacher fails, to be trained, retested & if no improvement, moved to different subject.
Exports rise for second month in a row
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/10/2016
» Exports up to all markets up except Middle East, imports for re-export up, upbeat there won't be 2% contraction as forecast.
New test for English teachers & students
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/09/2016
» Will a new test proposed by the Education Ministry really lift the quality of teaching & learning in Thailand?
Bangkok beats London as top travel destination
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/09/2016
» Expecting record 21 million visitors this year Bangkok tops Mastercard ranking, providing value for money with famous street food, shopping & nightlife.
Samsung to recall phones after explosion claims
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/09/2016
» Reports of new Samsung phone bursting into flames & filling room with chemical-smelling smoke. Faulty battery in less than 0.1% of phones, investigation finds.
Thailand No.2 travel destination for Chinese
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/08/2016
» As top Chinese travel destination, Thailand maintains No. 2 ranking behind the US with Bangkok No. 2 city behind Hong Kong. Also 5th most welcoming & 6th best attractions.
Selfies 2.0 or 3D selfies: Shrink your family & friends
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/08/2016
» South Korean firm makes 3D action figures of people from photos taken at every angle in a booth. Tech that promises new 3D selfies.