Thailand’s economic growth is expected to accelerate in the third quarter after a weaker-than-expected second quarter as public investment spending increases along with a recovery in tourism, the finance minister said on Wednesday. Source: Business
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Investment pledges slump in H1 as foreign projects wane
Investment applications in Thailand dropped by 42% in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period last year, official data showed on Wednesday, led by a sharp fall in foreign projects as the global economy slowed. Source: Business
Read More »Australian rugby league player banned for placing 'a hand between the buttocks' of an opponent
Australian rugby league player Corey Norman has been given an eight-game suspension and fined £500 (about $605) for “internationally plac(ing) a hand between the buttocks of an opposing player,” the Super League announced on Wednesday. Source: Sports
Read More »BOI Approved New Categories Supporting New Technologies and investment Applications Amounted to US$ 6.2 Billion in First Half 2022 on Strong EV, Digital Projects, BOI Says
Thai and foreign companies filed a total of 784 applications for investment promotion during the first six months of 2022, an increase of 4% from the year earlier period, while the combined investment value of 219.7 billion baht (US$ 6.2 billion). Source: Business
Read More »New Zealand Rugby backs its under pressure coach Ian Foster through to the 2023 World Cup
Head coach Ian Foster will lead the All Blacks at least through until next year’s World Cup, New Zealand Rugby announced at a press conference on Wednesday after a string of poor performances left his future in jeopardy. Source: Sports
Read More »'It's phenomenal': How remarkable engineering allowed a quadriplegic former NASCAR driver to race again
As racing driver Sam Schmidt tears around the historic Goodwood Racetrack in a McLaren 720S, reaching speeds in excess of 150 miles per hour, from the outside this looks like an ordinary practice session. Source: Sports
Read More »Lamont Marcell Jacobs becomes third man in history to win Olympic and European 100m titles back-to-back
After a difficult year, 2022 has become golden for Lamont Marcell Jacobs — Jacobs finished first in the men’s 100m at the 2022 European Athletic Championships on Tuesday in Munich’s Olympiastadion. Source: Sports
Read More »No, Elon Musk is not buying Manchester United
The richest man on earth has once again created chaos and commotion on the internet with his tweets. Source: Sports
Read More »Economy seen growing 3.6% this year – Bank of Thailand
The Thai economy is expected to grow 3.6% this year and 4.0% next year, helped by a recovery in tourism despite inflationary pressures, a member of the Bank of Thailand’s (BoT) Monetary Policy Committee said on Wednesday. Source: Business
Read More »Publicis Sapient: Digital business transformation is key to business survival, and data is at the heart of driving innovation and differentiation
In December 2021, Publicis Sapient and Thailand’s SCBX Group announced their joint venture, SCB Tech X, a tech enabler for building the next generation of financial services across Southeast Asia. Source: Business
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