Google Wallet launch seen spurring rival into action
The launch of Google Wallet in Thailand is expected to pressure Apple into providing Apple Pay here as the move adds another option to...
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Nov 15, 20221 min read
Bangkok Bank supports Google Pay on Android smartphones
Bangkok Bank supports Google Pay on Android smartphones allowing customers to make convenient contactless payments via Google Wallet with...
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Nov 12, 20221 min read
Court urged to halt True, Dtac merger
The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) has asked the Central Administrative Court to revoke the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication...
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Nov 10, 20221 min read
NTT Group backs Thailand 4.0 initiatives
NTT Group, a global tech and business solutions provider, plans to support Thailand 4.0 initiatives under the umbrella of the 5G Global...
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Nov 8, 20221 min read
JMART Announces THB1.2 Billion Acquisition of “Suki Teenoi”
Jay Mart Public Company Limited (JMART) announced on November 8, 2022, that it would inform the board of directors meeting no. 10/2022...
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Nov 4, 20221 min read
Meta adds new tools to help content creators make money on Instagram
Meta Platforms has said it was adding a host of new features to Instagram, including a tool to trade digital collectibles, in a move that...
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Oct 31, 20221 min read
SCB's InnovestX launches investment super app
"InnovestX Securities" unveils new strategies for laying groundwork and driving the future of finance, investment, and digital assets....
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Oct 31, 20221 min read
SCB 10X invests $10m in SG crypto custodian
SCB 10X, the investment arm of Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank, has invested US$10 million in digital asset custodian RakkaR Digital. The...
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Oct 30, 20221 min read
Govt stands by land sales to foreigners
The government has defended a bill to allow foreigners categorised under four specific groups to apply for permission to buy up to 1 rai...
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Oct 29, 20221 min read
Jay Mart rebrands amid breakneck growth
On Oct 4, Jay Mart unveiled its new brand identity with the word "Jai", or heart, to reflect its passion in doing business. Mr Adisak...
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Oct 29, 20221 min read
Bank of Thailand continues push for digital currency
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) plans to take more time to develop its retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) to ensure it offers...
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Oct 28, 20221 min read
Singapore retreat from retail crypto opens way for rivals
SINGAPORE: Asia may be heading for a reordering of sorts in cryptocurrency markets, with Hong Kong moving to legalize retail trading of...
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Oct 28, 20221 min read
Stripe launches in Thailand to make it easier and faster for Thai businesses
Stripe, a financial infrastructure company for businesses, announced its official launch in Thailand on 26 October 2022. Stripe brings...
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Oct 28, 20221 min read
Atome Thailand celebrates 1 year anniversary; achieves 1B THB GMV sales
Atome, Asia’s leading buy now pay later (BNPL) brand, today announced that it has achieved 1 billion THB in total gross merchandise value...
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Oct 27, 20221 min read
CFR unifies retail food brands under Tops
Central Retail Corporation, Thailand's leading mall operator, has restructured its food businesses for the first time in its 26 years of...
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Oct 26, 20221 min read
Ant Group Grows Partnership with STB to Drive Tourism Demand from Asia to Singapore
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ant Group today expanded their partnership with Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to make cross-border travel to...
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Oct 26, 20221 min read
TRUE-DTAC merger shows positive signs
Stock brokers have positive perception on the amalgamation of TRUE and DTAC as it will result on a better cost management and generate...
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Oct 24, 20221 min read
New Zealand sets out plans for national open loop contactless transit payments system
The New Zealand government and the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency have confirmed plans to launch a national account-based open loop...
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Oct 19, 20221 min read
DTAC rolls out revamped version of Gaming Nation
Total Access Communication (DTAC), Thailand's third biggest mobile operator in terms of subscriber base, has launched Gaming Nation 2.0,...
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Oct 19, 20221 min read
AWS to debut Asia-Pacific infrastructure in Bangkok
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud service arm under tech giant Amazon, has announced plans to roll out its Asia-Pacific infrastructure...
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