Oil prices rises after OPEC+ maintains output cost
Oil prices rebounded in early trade on Friday, as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, collectively known as OPEC+, decided to maintain their current oil output…
Uber fined 10 million Euros in Holland for privacy regulations infringement
The Dutch data protection authority (DPA) has fined Uber 10 million euros ($11 million) for violating privacy regulations related to its drivers’ personal data. The DPA found that Uber had…
Google tops the list as most desirable employer in Thailand
WorkVenture recently unveiled its “Top 50 Companies in Thailand 2024” list, with Google retaining its position as the most desirable employer for the sixth consecutive year. The survey conducted by…
Construction boost for the new international airport for Phuket located in Phang Nga
The Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) is fast-tracking the construction of the new Andaman International Airport, which is set to become a major long-haul flight hub in the…
Thailand signs $2 billion Baht rice export deal with a Chinese company
A Chinese company has recently signed a contract to purchase 100,000 tons of Thai Jasmine rice, with a total value exceeding two billion baht. This significant pre-sale contract was facilitated…
Court orders liquidation of Evergande in debt of $300 billion USD
A Hong Kong court has issued an order for the liquidation of China Evergrande Group, a major property developer in China. This decision is likely to have significant repercussions in…
The Baht expected to weaken
Thailand’s baht is on track to have its worst January since 2020, with a loss of nearly 4% against the US dollar. The currency has gone from being the top-performing…
PM 2.5 in several Bangkok districts reach orange level.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has issued a warning about a surge in fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5), which will cause at least 17 districts in Bangkok…
Home Pro sets 30 Billion Baht for expansion
SET-listed Home Product Center, the company behind HomePro, a home decor and improvement store, has announced plans to invest 30 billion baht between 2024 and 2028. The investment aims to…
Hong Kong signs trade framework MOU
The Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) and the Thai Hong Kong Trade Association (THKTA) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral trade between the two…