The telecom regulator has refused to lower the reserve price of 17.58 billion baht for 10 megahertz of bandwidth for sale on the 700MHz spectrum, despite the three major mobile operators’ complaints. Source: Business
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Investors shaken as Trump targets Mexico
Recap: Investor confidence was further shaken yesterday as more trade war clouds gathered after US President Donald Trump announced 5% tariffs on all Mexican imports, effective from June 10. Investors shifted into safe-haven assets reflected by rising bond prices, subsequently inducing a decline in bond yields. Source: Business
Read More »CEOs rewrite rulebook in pursuit of growth
CEOs are faced with a stark choice. In the face of unparalleled environmental, economic and technological change, they are looking to expand their businesses by creating the organisational agility to disrupt existing business models and challenge long-held market orthodoxies. Source: Business
Read More »Thais flock to Vietnam as new attractions add lustre
Booming tourism in Vietnam has seen the number of Thai visitors accelerate to reach record growth, resulting in higher frequency of flights by Thai airlines, especially to top destinations like Da Nang and Dalat. Source: Business
Read More »Nursing a desire to test the limits, a 'crazy girl' won
Sopacha Dhumrongpiyawut made her first strides at the head office of Gunkul Engineering Plc as leader of the procurement department in 1997. Source: Business
Read More »Roger Federer achieves more milestones at French Open
By returning to the French Open this year after a three-year absence, Roger Federer is spreading his milestones across the tennis world. Source: Sports
Read More »Thousands flock to Madrid — but can they get a Champions League final ticket?
As Liverpool and Tottenham fans make their way to Madrid for the greatest show in club football, many do so in hope. Source: Sports
Read More »Mexican leader vows 'prudence' after Trump tariff threat
Mexico’s president said on Friday that he would respond with “great prudence” to threats by his US counterpart Donald Trump to slap tariffs on Mexican goods, and called on Mexicans to unite to deal with the challenge. Source: Business
Read More »Incheon airport opens arrival duty-free shops
South Korea has opened its first arrival duty-free shops at its main gateway Incheon airport. Source: Business
Read More »Export growth target cut from 8% to 3%
The government has reduced its export growth target to 3% this year from 8% earlier, blaming the global economic slowdown, the deepening trade row between the United States and China and political uncertainties in Europe. Source: Business
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