World Bank Group Launches First Digital Strategy to Close Global Digital Divide

Thailand Business News - Oct 20, 2026

The World Bank Group has launched its first digital strategy, aiming to help developing countries expand affordable digital access, improve services, and create jobs.

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Thailand Business News — Morning Briefing

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Thailand’s new entry fee and departure tax could raise travel costs for foreign tourists by nearly $80

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