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Rising living costs take toll on spending
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/01/2023
» Cautious spending, flexible payment and authentic automation are among the key consumer trends to look out for in Thailand this year, according to London-based market research firm Euromonitor International.
Internet, TV touted as ad kings
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 29/05/2018
» TV and internet are still the major sources of advertising in Thailand, says Media Intelligence.
British tea causes a stir in China
Business, Published on 06/09/2016
» HARROGATE, England: Ji Mengyu sinks into a soft chair with her cup of tea to the sound of tinkling teaspoons and light chatter. The opulently decorated Victorian tea salon is quintessentially British, something straight out of Downton Abbey. Except it's in Beijing.
Top of the table
Asia focus, Published on 14/12/2015
» While many Asians are seeking new ways to satisfy their appetites by moving away from rice-based staples toward wheat and potatoes, experts say demand for rice across the region will continue to swell.
Standing out in the crowd
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 28/09/2015
» Despite some panic on the ripple effects from the Chinese currency depreciation, the global luxury sector will remain unfazed driven by rising disposable incomes and continuing influx of Chinese outbound tourists, experts have suggested.
The bling squad
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 28/09/2015
» The swift evolution of the retail industry has lured a large pool of global luxury firms to establish their presence in Asia-Pacific over the last few decades. Sales for glitzy items across the region have been rising at whirlwind speeds amidst the surge of an aspirational middle-class and buoyant economy.
Safe to eat?
Asia focus, Published on 15/06/2015
» The controversy over findings of excessive levels of lead in Maggi instant noodles made by Nestle in India has prompted authorities throughout the region to reassure the public about the soundness of food-safety monitoring, inspection and regulation.
Rakuten to buy Viber messaging app
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/02/2014
» TOKYO — Rakuten Inc, the Japanese online retailer controlled by billionaire Hiroshi Mikitani, is buying the Viber Internet messaging and calling service for $900 million as it moves into social networking.