MUMBAI — In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global technology sector, Meta Platforms has officially named Indian fintech pioneer Kunal Shah as the new global head of WhatsApp. This high-profile appointment represents a major leadership transition for the world’s most popular messaging application. Alongside this blockbuster executive hiring, Meta announced a massive […]

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Estonia has long been considered the Silicon Valley of Europe, quietly producing some of the world’s most disruptive technology companies.

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BANGKOK - Thailand's e-commerce market rocketed 51.8% in 2025 to hit $35.5 billion in sales. That's more than double the Southeast Asia average of 22.8%, which reached $157.6 billion overall.

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BANGKOK - Over 90 million people in Thailand use PromptPay today. That's more registrations than the country's 70 million population. They handle 74 million transactions every single day. This marks Thailand's digital banking revolution.

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Picture this: You're a tourist in Bangkok, tired of crowded spots. You tell your AI agent to plan a seamless day trip to Chiang Mai.

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