Last year, OECD countries collectively allocated more than $220 billion (7.8 trillion baht) in official development assistance (ODA). But a rising tide of disinformation is undermining the effectiveness of these investments.
The Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) is expected to increase in the second half of this year if four growing industries -- solar panels, solid state technology, smart electronics and electric vehicles -- are included in the MPI calculation, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
Looking at the landscape of media and entertainment in Thailand, changes continue to unfold with new platforms that offer a wide array of sources for connecting, news, entertainment and information. All of them are competing for audience attention and advertising dollars.
The Bank of Thailand is reviewing its regulations on loan-to-value (LTV) ratios for mortgage loans and minimum payments for credit cards amid the weakened debt servicing ability of individual borrowers.
The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) yesterday unanimously gave its approval to the sale of the rights to use the two unsold satellite slot packages of 50.5° East and 142° E via a combination of two methods -- an open direct award and a beauty contest -- representing a U-turn on the original auction method agreed on.
Thai rice exports are likely to be less than 8 million tonnes next year due to myriad risk factors hampering their competitiveness, which include a lack of research and development (R&D) for rice varieties, rising global supply, and the possibility of India lifting its rice export restrictions at year-end.
Restaurant business operators anticipate a risk of closures in the second half of the year due to low consumer purchasing power and high costs.
Young skateboarder Vareeraya Sukasem returned home to a warm welcome on Wednesday morning after making an impressive debut at the Paris 2024 Olympics Games.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday but U.S. central bank chief Jerome Powell said policymakers may be ready to reduce borrowing costs as soon as their next meeting in September, with recent data adding to their confidence that inflation is coming into line with their 2% target. Powell’s remarks at his press […]
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Following four consecutive years of significant growth, this year is set to see a sizeable decline in global battery investments for the first time since 2020, according to Rystad Energy research. A slump in battery infrastructure investments in mainland China is largely responsible for the global slowdown, as the Asian economic powerhouse navigates phases of growth driven by policy change, increased electric vehicle (EV) adoption, supply shortages, rising raw material costs and rapid capacity expansion. Читать дальше...
The oil industry has been a hotbed of merger and acquisitions-M&A, activity over the last couple of years. I discussed this frenzy in an OilPrice article last fall as oil giants jockeyed for prime positions in U.S. shale plays to ensure their long-term survival. Up to now industry consolidation of this type has largely skipped over the oil service industry, but the recent announcement by Noble Corporation, (NYSE:NE) of the acquisition of Diamond Offshore, (NYSE: DO) brings momentum to the offshore drilling segment. Читать дальше...
Innately, we know that happiness is fleeting, and that fulfillment should be the better long-term objective, but what exactly constitutes fulfillment, and in what ways is it applicable to business settings?
After Mets ace Kodai Senga was placed on the injured list with a high grade calf strain in his 2024 debut, Natasha Desai, MD, from NYU Langone’s Center for Women’s Sports Medicine, joins New York Post Sports anchor Brandon London to explain the recovery process for the Amazins’ top pitcher and whether Senga can make...
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CHELSEA continue their US pre-season tour with a clash against Club America as they look to win their first game under new management.
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