Xiaomi beefs up market share
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is gearing up to increase its market share in the high-end handset segment and roll out new Internet of Things (IoT) products, including electric vehicles (EVs). Xiaomi climbed to the top spot for the first time in the Thai market with a market share of 21% in the second quarter, based on a report by global analyst Canalys. It reached No.2 in global smartphone shipments for the first time with a market share of 16.7%. In the first half this year, the Thai smartphone market grew 16%, a similar rate as in the global market, he said. To maintain its leading position, Xiaomi plans to increase the number of MI stores from 38 in September to 100 by year-end.
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September 10, 2021 21:33 UTC
You are invited to join Thai-German Business Forum webinar
You are invited to join Thai-German Business Forum webinarpublished : 10 Sep 2021 at 14:02 SPONSORED CONTENT1Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) Frankfurt Office, together with Royal Thai Consulate-General Frankfurt Am Main, The Eastern Economic Corridor Office of Thailand, and Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) Frankfurt Am Main, cordially invite you to join the "Thai-German Business Forum: Strategic Partnership on BCG Economy in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) of Thailand" webinar. Date: 16 September 2021 (Thursday) Time: 15.00 – 16.45 hrs. (Thailand Time) Language: English Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqdOmqqj0pHtXuEO8wWQaB_8cmibrtTfLc Free of charge10KeywordsBOI2021Do you like the content of this article?
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September 10, 2021 07:07 UTC
Toyota cuts production further on virus issues, chip woes
Toyota cuts production further on virus issues, chip woesToyota said the move did not affect its full-year operating income forecast. TOKYO: Toyota, the world's top-selling automaker, said on Friday it would further slash production in Japan and abroad because of ongoing virus disruptions and a chronic global chip shortage. It comes after the automaker had already last month announced a 40% cut to September production, equivalent to 360,000 units. The outlook for November and beyond remained "unclear", though it said demand was strong and "the production plan for November and beyond assumes that the previous plan will be maintained". Toyota's rivals have also been forced to slow or temporarily halt production because of the chip shortage.
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September 10, 2021 07:07 UTC
New 'Life is Strange' debuts as LGBTQ video games take off
New 'Life is Strange' debuts as LGBTQ video games take off"Life is Strange: True Colors" allows players to pursue same-sex relationships as they journey through a supernaturally-tinged version of small-town AmericaBRUSSELS: With a bisexual protagonist who wields a mysterious superpower, the new instalment of "Life is Strange" is the latest in a growing array of video games that place LGBTQ characters in the spotlight. Like previous games in the popular series, "Life is Strange: True Colors" allows players to pursue same-sex relationships as they journey through a supernaturally-tinged version of small-town America. For years, gay, bisexual and transgender characters featured mainly in video games made by small independent companies. Before it developed "True Colors", Deck Nine Games worked on "Before The Storm", a 2017 "Life is Strange" prequel which similarly depicts a range of LGBTQ characters. Video game giant Ubisoft had stumbled with its own attempt at introducing LGBTQ characters in its cult "Assassin's Creed" series.
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September 10, 2021 06:11 UTC
Japan Freight Railway opens representative office in Bangkok
Japan Freight Railway opens representative office in BangkokJapan Freight Railway Co sets up an office in Bangkok to explore more freight railway opportunites in Thailand. (Bangkok Post file photo)Japan Freight Railway Co has opened a representative office in Bangkok to scale up feasibility studies on business opportunities in Thailand. The company in the Japan Railway group said it obtained governmental approval on Sept 2 for the opening of the office, its first outside Japan, in Wattana district. Japan Freight Railway has been providing support for local freight railway services since 2015 under an accord between Japanese and Thai transport authorities, while looking for a foothold in the Southeast Asian country. The Thai government is considering granting operating concessions to private-sector entities while refurbishing its infrastructure as it plans to restructure the state-run railway system -- a move that may open the way for major business expansion by Japan Freight Railway.
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September 10, 2021 06:00 UTC
The way we were: Denmark lifts all Covid curbs
The way we were: Denmark lifts all Covid curbsVaccine passports will no longer be required to enter Danish nightclubsCOPENHAGEN - With no masks in sight, buzzing offices and concerts drawing tens of thousands, Denmark on Friday ditches vaccine passports in nightclubs, ending its last Covid curb. The vaccine passports were introduced in March 2021 when Copenhagen slowly started easing restrictions. According to the World Health Organization, the Scandinavian country has benefitted from public compliance with government guidelines and the Covid strategy adopted. With around 500 daily Covid cases and a reproduction rate of 0.7, Danish authorities say they have the virus under control. Travellers entering Denmark must still present either a vaccine passport or a negative PCR test, and masks are mandatory in airports.
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September 10, 2021 05:48 UTC
Fatty liver: silent killer during work from home
Fatty liver: silent killer during work from homeWhile working from home, many might face issues of weight gain and fatty spare tyre around your waist. When we consume certain things such as alcohol, sugary drinks, soft drinks, and fruit juices, fatty liver can develop and make the liver work harder. Going to bed before 10 is ideal as the liver can heal itself best and try to avoid constipation as it would make the liver work harder. If you suspect that you might have fatty liver, you can come to hospital to check fat level in liver with a FibroScan machine.”Dr. Jeerawat also advises on herb consumption. However, improper administration can have a negative impact on the liver as the liver has to work harder to get rid of the substances that come with the herbs.
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September 10, 2021 05:26 UTC
Hoteliers in Pattaya call for assistance, say foreign buyers sniffing around
Hoteliers in Pattaya call for assistance, say foreign buyers sniffing aroundNo tourists at this hotel in Pattaya, in Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri. (Photo: Chaiyot Pupattanapong)CHON BURI: Hoteliers in Pattaya have warned that if they do not get assistance with outstanding loans many could end up in the hands of foreign investors. Groups of foreign investors, mostly Chinese, were interested in buying hotels in Pattaya, the hotel association president said. He called on the government to pay more attention to the plight of the hotel sector and introduce measures to seriously address their problems. If remedial action was not taken, the crisis in the tourism sector would persist.
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September 10, 2021 04:52 UTC
The unspoken failure in Afghanistan
The unspoken failure in AfghanistanThe US withdrawal from Afghanistan captured the world's attention and attracted significant criticism. All functional states have some degree of common national identity. The new German language was related to old high German but did not really exist before the Prussians tried to build a new German nation. European countries such as Switzerland have shown that forging a common national identity with multiple languages is possible. Twenty years is far too long for a war, but far too short to build a stable national identity.
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September 10, 2021 04:52 UTC
Councillors swear new Hong Kong loyalty oath after hundreds quit
Councillors swear new Hong Kong loyalty oath after hundreds quitDistrict councillors, the only people Hong Kongers can fully elect with universal suffrage, must now swear a loyalty oathHONG KONG - Dozens of local community politicians in Hong Kong swore a newly required loyalty oath to China on Friday after hundreds of their colleagues quit in protest as authorities try to purge the city of "unpatriotic" elements. District councillors are the only people Hong Kongers can fully elect with universal suffrage. Some 180 district councillors are expected to take oaths in the coming weeks and those who refuse to attend will lose their seats. However, a majority of the elected district councillors have simply quit rather than adhere to the vetting process. "They want to eliminate the pro-democracy camp in Hong Kong."
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September 10, 2021 04:41 UTC
Vietnam to reopen resort island to foreign tourists to boost economy
Vietnam to reopen resort island to foreign tourists to boost economyViews from a beachside restaurant are seen at the Mango Bay resort in Phu Quoc island, Vietnam, on June 16, 2020. (Reuters photo)HANOI: Vietnam plans to reopen the beach-fringed island of Phu Quoc to foreign tourists from next month, authorities said, as the country looks at ways to revive an economy suffering from extended lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic. Fully vaccinated tourists with a negative coronavirus test will be eligible to visit Phu Quoc, the statement said, adding they could fly to the island on chartered or commercial flights. Vietnam will fully vaccinate all residents on Phu Quoc before opening, the tourism ministry said, adding that the island had not reported any community infections and had sufficient Covid-19 quarantine and treatment facilities. Neighbouring Thailand has already partially reopened to foreign tourists, including on the resort island of Phuket, where about 70% of the population were required to be vaccinated.
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September 10, 2021 04:30 UTC
QB question bothering number of teams
Teams face one question or another about QBThe 2021 season is the campaign of uncertainty at quarterback for more than a few NFL ballclubs. With the regular season starting this week, an inordinate number of teams face one question or another regarding their situation at pro football's most important position. For the time being, Tyrod Taylor, a proven starter at QB -- though not a big winner -- for several teams takes over the reins at the position. The Eagles want to see if Hurts is indeed an NFL starter. All these predicaments should make for one QB crazy NFL season.
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September 09, 2021 23:26 UTC
Three held in 'Nong Gina' probe
A police officer takes Phonsiri "Nong Gina" Wongsilarung to Mae Taeng Hospital. A source said the investigation into the kidnapping of 23-month-old Phonsiri "Nong Gina" Wongsilarung is focused on the trafficking ring. The case is being handled by Mae Taeng police and investigators from Chiang Mai provincial police bureau and Provincial Police Region 5. "Nong Gina" went missing from her home in Ban Huay Fak Dap in tambon Inthanin of Mae Taeng district on Sunday night. The source said the detainees also claimed that "Nong Gina" is a specific target of the trafficking network and police are looking into the claim.
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September 09, 2021 23:26 UTC
Monks told to stick to giggle quota on FB live
Monks told to stick to giggle quota on FB livePhra Maha Sompong Talaputto (in white face mask) and Phra Maha Praiwan Worawano (orange face mask) talk with reporters after meeting the House panel on religion, art and culture. Phra Maha Sompong Talaputto and Phra Maha Praiwan Worawano testified before the House committee on religion, art and culture about their show, which went live on Facebook over the weekend. What it could do was exchange information, the House panel chairman said. Phra Maha Sompong Talaputto and Phra Maha Praiwan Worawano went live on Facebook, with their followers treated to a dose of comical exchanges between the two monks, who poked fun at current affairs and politics. Phra Maha Sompong said three issues were raised during the meeting with the House panel.
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September 09, 2021 23:26 UTC
CCSA revamp no cure
CCSA revamp no cureAfter nearly two years in existence, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is eyeing a new role in combating the pandemic. He also noted the general state of emergency which was initially invoked in 2005 doesn't exactly fit the public health emergency that faces the country now. Instead, he mulled setting up a new body -- even larger than the CCSA -- without the emergency decree. While details remain unknown, the revised law means the Public Health Ministry will take the lead in containing the virus, instead of the CCSA which will be upgraded. But the reincarnation of the CCSA, like the emergency decree, could be a waste.
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September 09, 2021 23:26 UTC