Despite technology disruption, Central Department Store remains upbeat that Thai department stores will survive, boosted by growing tourism and seamless offline and online integration by existing operators. Piyawan Leelasompop, the company’s executive vice-president for marketing, said the department store segment will never die and its prospects are expected to outstrip the country’s GDP growth. “We will […]
Read MoreInnovation and technology are expected to be the tools for solving the most critical problems while the development of an innovation ecosystem is the crucial factor in creating an positive impact on the world. Sarah Jane Maxted, executive ditecฌtor of MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme (MIT REAP), said at the MIT Global Startup Workshop 2018, that […]
Read MoreSome 7,000 state agencies are set to fully use the e-transaction system for money transfers and social welfare payments to citizens starting in June, says the Comptroller-General’s Department. The Finance Ministry mandated state agencies adopt an electronic payment system instead of cash and cheques starting from March 27, said director-general Suttirat Rattanachot. The 7,000 state […]
Read MoreCommerce Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong says authorities have been monitoring Big C’s mobile grocery stores and the government looks set to exercise two laws to ensure fair trade. “The ministry has already made inquiries after Big C Supercenter Plc began operating mobile grocery stores in pickups to sell consumer goods in villages. While the company said the […]
Read MoreMember countries of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) have gained tangible benefits with prospects for greater fruitful cooperation in the years to come, diplomats say. The encouraging remarks were made as the LMC member countries – Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam – celebrated the second anniversary of the LMC last week. In his address […]
Read MoreThe Federation of Thailand Industries (FTI) has teamed up with Total Access Communication (DTAC) and Siam Commercial Bank to promote small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to promote the e-commerce channel — CloudCommerce. CloudCommerce is a one-stop solution for cross-border e-commerce. The channel aims to help sellers unlock the potential of global markets by connecting with other popular […]
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