Digital asset businesses are now subject to seeking the approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) if they are set to have a major shareholder, the Thai regulator said on Monday. Source: Business
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Operators jittery following Itaewon
Thai tourism operators expressed concerns over crowded events and urged related authorities to be prepared for possible accidents after the tragedy at Itaewon in South Korea during a Halloween event. Source: Business
Read More »Gulf leads the way in M&A category
Gulf Energy Development Plc won the “Deal of the Year Awards — Mergers & Acquisitions Deal” award for the tender offer for securities of Intouch Holdings Plc and Advanced Info Service Plc (ADVANC) at the 19th SET Awards ceremony, held at the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Source: Business
Read More »AIS launches cyberthreat awareness drive
Advanced Info Service Plc (AIS), Thailand’s biggest mobile operator by subscriber base, has launched the latest campaign of the Aunjai Cyber project with short videos aimed at expanding people’s knowledge to guard against online risks and boosting their digital skills. Source: Business
Read More »Grab announces new head of Thailand
Grab, an on-demand super-app available in Southeast Asia, has promoted executive director Worachat Luxkanalode to be the new country head of Grab Thailand, effective from today. Source: Business
Read More »CKPower gains plaudits for commitment to renewables
CK Power Plc (CKPower), one of the largest producers of renewables-based electricity with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the region, has been presented with an award in the category of “Rising Star Sustainability Awards” for sustainability excellence at the SET Awards 2022, one of the year’s major accolades …
Read More »Central bank will not extend LTV relaxation
The Bank of Thailand will not extend the easing of loan-to-value (LTV) measures for mortgage loans as the economy is showing clearer signs of recovery. Source: Business
Read More »Thai-US partnership to invest in EV tech
Egat International, a subsidiary of Ratch Group Plc, has teamed up with US-based Evlomo Technologies, which runs a battery business, to make a joint US$100 million investment in electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy storage solutions in the US market next year. Source: Business
Read More »Tom Brady's rollercoaster 2022
Being the NFL’s biggest star puts you under the microscope. Every turn, every move, every utterance — be it on or off the field — is scrutinized. Source: Sports
Read More »Hong Kong travel sector appeals for coronavirus breaks for tour groups
Representatives of Hong Kong’s travel sector are pressing the government to grant special privileges to tour groups so they can eat in private areas of restaurants and visit attractions, instead of restricting their movements for three days of Covid-19 medical surveillance on arrival, a senior industry executive has told the …
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