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Social media evolution
Business, Published on 12/01/2018
» As consumer behaviour evolves in the social media era, the major platforms that connect billions of people around the world are refining their strategies to reflect new trends. Instagram is among those responding to the needs it has observed in its 800-million-strong community and the brands of all sizes that it works with. It has identified six trends for 2018:
Alibaba in talks for WHA EEC land
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/05/2019
» Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group is vying to build up its footprint in Thailand by negotiating with WHA Corporation for the latter's industrial estate land in Chachoengsao.
Amazon.com plays catch-up in Brazil as local rivals thrive
Business, Published on 05/05/2018
» Claudia Maria de Oliveira is leery of online shopping. But while browsing social media recently, the 49-year-old Brazilian spotted a bargain-priced sandwich press from local retailer Magazine Luiza SA.
Flipkart board said to choose Walmart
Business, Published on 05/05/2018
» The board of Flipkart Online Services Pvt has approved an agreement to sell about 75% of the company to a Walmart Inc-led group for approximately $15 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, an enormous bet by the American retailer on international expansion.
Honda, Alibaba to develop cars for online services
Published on 03/01/2018
» TOKYO: Honda Motor Co will jointly develop connected cars with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd to offer online services to drivers.
Tomato belt continues to thrive
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 22/01/2018
» Tao Ngoi district in Sakon Nakhon has been famous for decades as the tomato production hub of the Northeast.
Green but greying
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/01/2018
» Visit a rice farm anywhere in Asia these days and you will see a life that has hardly changed in decades. Transplanting paddy sprouts into muddy soil, swatting itch-inducing stalks with a sharp sickle and lifting heavy rice sacks into a rickety truck are all part of the backbreaking routine.
Seeds of innovation
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/01/2018
» Amid rising energy and fertiliser prices, climate change and ageing farmer populations in Asia, rice farmers need to apply innovations to maximise profits and continue earning a sustainable living.
Grocery delivery continues to morph
Business, Published on 22/01/2018
» Online grocery startups like HappyFresh, which "uberise" grocery shopping by delivering products from big retailers to consumers' homes, may be in a delicate strategic situation with giants like Tesco and Big C implementing their own online grocery offerings.
Veerathai: MPC to stand pat on rate
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/01/2018
» Bank of Thailand chief Veerathai Santiprabhob signalled the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is likely to stand pat on the policy rate to support economic growth and help inflation climb back to its target range.