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Japan PM Takaichi eyeing new quota for growth investment
4+ hour, 34+ min ago (285+ words) At a meeting of the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy, Takaichi, who chairs the panel, stressed the government's policy of ensuring sufficient budget allocations by exempting the 17 sectors from the rule limiting financing for related project funds to three…...
TDRI says AI and war are reshaping investment as Thailand urged to "stand tall" in turbulent geopolitics
8+ hour, 8+ min ago (851+ words) TDRI has warned that the new world order, artificial intelligence and war are shaking global investment, saying Thailand's economic survival depends on its ability to "stand tall" in an era of geopolitical turbulence. Liberator Securities Co Ltd held the Liberator…...
Japan to receive early access to Claude Mythos AI model from Anthropic
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (221+ words) Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Friday (May 22) that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had informed her of plans to give the Japanese government and Japanese companies access to the Claude Mythos artificial intelligence model within two weeks. Katayama said…...
BTS Bangkok shows to be held in December, with tickets on sale in June
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (172+ words) Thai ARMYs are being urged to get ready, as ticket sales for BTS World Tour "Arirang" in Bangkok are set to open in June. Promoter Live Nation Tero has announced updated details for the long-awaited Bangkok concerts, which will be…...
Thailand Drives Trademarking of "Sound Marks" to Shield Brands from AI Deepfakes
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (403+ words) The Department of Intellectual Property urges companies and celebrities to secure audio rights as voice-cloning technology threatens brand identity. Thailand's Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) is urging local businesses and creators to register "sound marks" to protect their commercial identity…...
Stargazers invited to watch Moon meet Beehive Cluster from 10pm
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (352+ words) Stargazers in Thailand will have a chance to observe the Moon passing across the Beehive Cluster on Thursday night (May 21), with the phenomenon visible in the western sky from around 10pm to 11. 20pm. According to the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand…...
Thailand to turn gaming into digital skills pathway for students
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (440+ words) The Thai government is preparing to promote esports in schools nationwide, piloting the initiative through TO BE NUMBER ONE clubs in a bid to turn gaming into a tool for developing digital skills and creating career opportunities. The government is…...
Meta begins global layoffs as AI spending surges
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (612+ words) Meta Platforms has begun notifying employees about a new round of global layoffs, starting with workers in Singapore, the company's Asian headquarters, at around 4am local time on Wednesday, according to an internal memo. Employees in Europe and the United States…...
AI shakes banking industry as HSBC prepares 20, 000 job cuts
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (338+ words) The global financial industry is entering a major period of transformation, with artificial intelligence no longer viewed simply as a support tool but increasingly becoming a core driver of the banking business of the future. HSBC, Europe's largest bank, is…...
Hitachi and Astemo plan AI platform for autonomous vehicles
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (157+ words) Japanese machinery manufacturer Hitachi Ltd. and Astemo Ltd. , an auto parts maker, said on Wednesday (May 20) they had joined forces to develop artificial intelligence for autonomous vehicles. Astemo, which is affiliated with Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co. , will work with…...