Tag: Asia
Accelerating AI Adoption in Thailand with IBM
IBM Thailand is striving to propel Thai organizations into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) by addressing barriers to adoption. Anothai Wettayakorn, the country general manager of IBM Thailand, has set a goal to...
China-Indonesia $10bn Deals: Economic Partnership Boost
President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia recently met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, where they signed business agreements totaling more than $10 billion. This marks a significant milestone in the relationship between the...
Thai Deputy PM Advocates for Deal with Cambodia
The government reiterated that the 2001 memorandum of understanding with Cambodia is in Thailand's best interests and that Thailand has sole sovereignty over Koh Kut in Trat province. Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai assured...
Repatriation of Bodies: Four Thai Workers Return Home
The bodies of four Thai workers who tragically lost their lives due to Hezbollah rocket fire in northern Israel on October 31 have been repatriated to Thailand. The coffins arrived at Suvarnabhumi airport on...
Boosting Soft Power at Shanghai Expo: Strategies and Initiatives for Success
Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan led a delegation to the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai to promote Thai soft power. The event, which featured 172 countries and regions, aimed to enhance global...
Changi Airport Fee Hike to Fund Upgrades and Improvements
Changi Airport in Singapore has announced plans to increase fees for passengers and airlines in order to fund a $2.3 billion upgrade of its terminals. The fee hike, which will be implemented gradually between...
Seizure of 94,000 Illegal Chinese Products in Bangkok
The Food and Drug Administration in Bangkok has made a significant move by seizing over 94,000 illegal Chinese products in the past three months. The crackdown involved raids on 47 Chinese supermarkets in the...
Myanmar Junta Leader’s First Visit to China: Key Focus and Analysis
The leader of Myanmar's military junta, Senior Gen Min Aung Hlaing, recently made his first visit to China since leading the coup in February 2021 that ousted the elected civilian government. The purpose of...
Thailand Sending 800 Workers to Israel Amid Conflict
The Department of Employment in Thailand has decided to send 800 workers to Israel this month despite the ongoing conflict in the region. The decision comes as many Thais are still interested in working...