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GSB’s New Generation Banking with Huawei SD-Wan Solution
Published on 01/03/2021
» For over a century, the Government Saving Bank (GSB) has strived to provide Thai people with objectives to promote saving and financial sustainability across generations. As a social bank in a digital age, the GSB is now using Huawei SD-WAN solution to improve its infrastructure, facilitate clients’ business needs, and compete with other commercial banks.
BGRIM records 21% profit rise for 2020
Business, Published on 01/03/2021
» B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM), an energy firm with the largest capacity in the small power producer (SPP) segment, posted a 21% increase in profit last year despite the Covid-19 impact.
Action needed to woo investment
Business, William Hicks, Published on 01/03/2021
» Thailand needs to "wake up" and find aggressive, proactive means to attract foreign businesses and investment or it risks falling behind Vietnam, says the economic head at the South Korean Embassy to Thailand.
Finance Ministry prepares assistance for state staff
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 01/03/2021
» The Finance Ministry is preparing to provide a financial remedy to 137,000 government contract employees to help with the cost of living, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Can Myanmar be saved?
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/03/2021
» After a month under military rule, Myanmar remains gripped by anger and frustration. Despite the growing danger to their personal safety, thousands of people continue to hit the streets daily to demand the release of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and a return to democracy.
Who wants a child amid such instability?
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 01/03/2021
» A few weeks ago, the Ministry of Public Health launched a programme titled "Life Balance Smart Family" to pair singles and support soon-to-wed couples in childbearing. The policy came after Thailand was found to have the lowest total fertility rate in its history, dropping below 600,000 infant births for the first time last year. This has brought the birth rate down to 1.51, which is far below the World Health Organisation's recommendation of 2.1.
GPSC sets capacity goal for 10 years
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 01/03/2021
» Global Power Synergy Plc (GPSC), a power generation arm of PTT Group, has set a 10-year time frame to achieve the company's goal of increasing its power generation capacity to almost 16,000 megawatts from 5,055MW at present.
RTAF needs to slim down
News, Editorial, Published on 01/03/2021
» The Royal Thai Armed Forces' (RTAF) decision to cut back on the number of generals in its ranks is a good move that will make it more efficient. However, no matter how good a plan is, it won't succeed without serious execution.
What's Missing in the Electric-Vehicle Revolution: Enough Places to Plug In
Business, Published on 01/03/2021
» Bradley Wilkinson is the owner of a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt, and the kind of electric-vehicle diehard who knows how to squeeze every last mile of range out of his vehicle.
BMA to give Green Bridge a revamp
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/03/2021
» Buoyed by the warm public response for Bangkok's first skypark across the Chao Phraya River that opened last year, the city's administration is planning to develop a similar elevated park in Bangkok's central business district.