Tag: Business
Investment commitment by Lighthub and WeLab: A Strategic Partnership
Lighthub Asset and WeLab have come together to form a consortium committed to investing $500 million over five years to secure a virtual banking license from the Bank of Thailand. The consortium believes it...
Affordable 20-Baht Transit Fare Extended Until 2025
The government has decided to extend the 20-baht flat fare for the Red and Purple electric train lines for another year. The budget of 400 million baht has been approved to support this extension....
Indonesian Tycoon Plans $16bn Theme Park and F1 Project
Sugianto Kusuma, a prominent figure in Indonesia known as Aguan, has big plans for a massive real estate project in North Jakarta. The project, Pantai Indah Kapuk Dua (PIK 2), is valued at around...
Boost in Italy-Thailand Flights Amid Tourism Surge
ITA Airways recently announced the launch of its new flight route from Rome to Bangkok, which will run five days a week during the winter season. The airline is using A330neo aircraft for this...
Potential Buyers for TikTok: Trump Open to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison Acquisition
**Potential Buyers for TikTok: Trump Open to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison Acquisition****WASHINGTON** - United States President Donald Trump has expressed openness to billionaire supporter Elon Musk or Oracle Corp Chairman Larry Ellison purchasing...
Forecast: TGIA Predicts Strong Growth for Next Year
Non-Life Insurance Industry Set to Grow in 2025
The Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA) has made a promising forecast for the non-life insurance industry in 2025, predicting a strong growth trajectory despite ongoing economic challenges...
Boosted by Tourism, Consumption, and Exports, Thai Economy Shows Improvement in October
Thailand's economy has seen a positive shift in October, thanks to the combined efforts of tourism, exports, and private consumption. The Bank of Thailand recently reported that exports surged by 14.2% compared to the...
Bitcoin Price Hits Record $80,000 Amid Optimism Over Trump
Bitcoin reached a new milestone by nearing $80,000 for the first time, driven by President-elect Donald Trump's positive attitude towards digital assets and the potential for a Congress with pro-crypto legislators. The cryptocurrency surged...
Indonesia Criticizes Apple’s $100m Investment Proposal
Apple's $100m Investment Proposal Faces Criticism from IndonesiaIn a recent development, Indonesia has expressed its dissatisfaction with Apple's proposal for a $100 million investment to establish a plant for accessories and components. The country's...