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Companies urged not to delay conservation projects
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/08/2015
» Businesses should focus more on energy-saving projects rather than delay investment during the economic slowdown, say experts.
Toyota unveils new Prius hybrid
Published on 09/09/2015
» LAS VEGAS — Toyota Motor Corp on Tuesday took the wraps off the new Prius, its leading hybrid car, at a global unveiling event in Las Vegas, underlining that its core model will be roughly 10 percent more fuel efficient than existing comparable vehicles.
Building on golden years
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/02/2016
» With Thailand's greying population set to rise rapidly over the next decade, property developers are now poised to launch more high-rise and low-rise residential projects with designs and facilities aimed at supporting elderly care as well as the health-conscious.
Mazda unleashes sporty crossover
Life, Richard Leu, Published on 02/05/2016
» The all-new CX-4 widens the SUV game in the world's biggest car market
The Panama Papers and Thailand's Tax System
Business, Published on 10/05/2016
» The global uproar over the Panama Papers has generated quite a bit of press coverage in Thailand, as it has been widely reported that the names of many Thai individuals and companies are in the files. Amid assurances from numerous government agencies that an investigation will be forthcoming, the statements from many leading bureaucrats and business leaders on the issue have either been naive or outright misinformed. It's time to separate the signal from the noise.
Halloween all the rage in Japan
Kyodo News, Published on 31/10/2016
» Enthusiasm among young Japanese for Halloween continues to grow year by year, not only as a day to enjoy "cosplay" but as a time to spend on goodies like nobody's business.
Rising baht puts BoT on its toes
Business, Published on 25/04/2017
» Nervousness that the US Treasury will add Thailand to its list of countries to be monitored for currency market manipulations could compel the Bank of Thailand to hold off from intervening in the foreign exchange market and seek other measures to curb the baht’s rapid gain. The central bank’s tapering of its short-dated bond sales has had a small impact in stemming the influx of capital, a main reason for the appreciation of the baht.
Japan's 2016 current account surplus largest in 9 years
Kyodo News, Published on 11/05/2017
» Japan posted a current account surplus of 20.20 trillion yen ($177 billion) in fiscal 2016, the largest since fiscal 2007, as imports fell more than exports on declining crude oil prices, government data showed Thursday.
Toyota targets Honda BR-V with all-new Rush SUV
Business, Richard Leu, Published on 06/01/2018
» The seven-seater was designed by Daihatsu and comes with a 1.5-litre petrol engine to sit below the C-HR.
Virgin Active pushes Chiang Mai facility
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 09/01/2018
» Virgin Active (Thailand), the local fitness chain, plans to open more gyms in major provinces this year on the back of growing health and wellness demands in the country.