The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can ... ( read original story ...)
No-go bars? In Thailand, sex work moves online as pandemic batters business
With the country’s infamous red light districts dimmed since the end of March, an untold number of Thai sex workers have found themselves searching for new ways to pay the bills. ( read original story ...)
Thai Airways appoints former CEO to board, three others
Thai Airways International Pcl on Monday replaced four of its board members with former business executives, including the airline's former chief executive. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Thailand governor won’t seek second term
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is set for a new governor after its incumbent head Veerathai Santiprabhob decided against seeking a second term. ( read original story ...)
Thai government reduces stake in Thai Airways
The Thai government is no longer a majority shareholder in Thai Airways after the country's finance ministry reduced its stake to 47.86% from 51.03%. "After the reduction of shareholding percentage ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: India’s retail trade lost business worth Rs 9 lakh cr in the last 60 days, says CAIT
CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said traders are facing an acute financial crunch, and, in absence of any policy support from the government, they are worried about the future of their ... ( read original story ...)
Snapchat looking to expand India business based on growth in user base: Report
Social media platform Snapchat is eyeing significant growth in its India business owing to a surge in usage, according to media reports. Snapchat’s daily active user base (DAU) in India increased by 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Mercedes Benz India offers customised finance options to lure customers back
Under its 'Wishbox 2.0', the German luxury carmaker is offering customised financial solutions including no EMI for first three months, lesser EMIs for the first six months with regular EMIs starting ... ( read original story ...)
Airtel’s Africa unit is now a nearly-billion dollar business where every user pays 40% more than the one in India
Five months ago, there was a question on whether the Africa unit will survive. However, the London-listed company has clocked a revenue growth of over 10% for nine quarters now, r ... ( read original story ...)
China Demands US Withdraw Sanctions on Tech Suppliers, Says It’s ‘Politicizing Business’
China demanded Monday that Washington withdraw export sanctions imposed on Chinese companies in the latest round of a worsening conflict over technology, security and human rights. ( read original story ...)