As a memorable sporting decade draws to a close, we take stock of the men and women who’ve set the standard for others to follow, on and off the field. Source: Sports
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Economy, equality and climate top 2020 wish list
With 2020 upon us, boosting the grassroots economy, a depreciation of the baht and a clear vision for the country’s digital economy are on many businesses’ wish lists this year. Source: Business
Read More »Armed with data and nowhere to go
On the ninth floor of True Corporation’s sprawling digital park in Bangkok, a team of 150 parses billions of data points, attempting to shape the sea of information into sense. Source: Business
Read More »These high-speed ice skaters hit hills and dips at 50 mph
Do you fancy watching four athletes race down an ice track through the center of a city at speeds reaching 50 miles per hour? Source: Sports
Read More »Former tennis champion Margaret Court claims LGBTQ teaching in schools is controlled by 'the devil'
Former tennis champion Margaret Court has reiterated her controversial opinions on the LGBTQ community and transgender athletes, claiming LGBTQ teaching in schools is controlled by “the devil.” Source: Sports
Read More »BoT: Baht below 30 triggered by pre-New Year rush
The baht appreciation below 30 baht against a US dollar would be short-lived due to accelerated transactions before the New Year, according to the Bank of Thailand. Source: Business
Read More »Huawei says sales rose 18% in 2019 despite US pressure
BEIJING: Chinese telecom giant Huawei Technologies said Tuesday that its sales rose about 18% in 2019 despite US moves to restrict its business. Source: Business
Read More »Stocks up slightly to end year's trading
Thai shares edged up 0.1% on the last trading day of 2019, the benchmark index posting a 1% yearly rise as confidence was muted by the prolonged US-China trade dispute and sluggish economic growth at home and abroad. Source: Business
Read More »BoT: 2.5% growth in 2019 likely
Thailand’s economic growth is expected to close at 2.5% in the October-to-December quarter, leading the full-year figure to achieve the central bank’s forecast of 2.5%, though risk remains to the downside, says a senior official. Source: Business
Read More »IPOs a silver lining to bourse's dark clouds
After a lukewarm first half, Thailand’s IPO scene is bustling again from listings by four large corporations during the last six months, cementing the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) in the top spot for IPO value among Asean bourses. Source: Business
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