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Hitachi to roll out haulage truck-sharing service in Thailand
Published on 30/05/2019
» Japanese electronics and infrastructure systems giant Hitachi Ltd will launch a haulage vehicle-sharing service in Thailand next month, taking advantage of its expertise in big data analysis and artificial intelligence technology.
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.
Thailand's IPO market poised to set the pace in second half
Business, Published on 26/04/2019
» Thailand is expected to see the most funds raised from initial public offerings in Southeast Asia this year, with more than US$5 billion in IPOs projected in the second half, sources say, as a tourism boost to the economy trumps jitters stoked by inconclusive elections.
Xerox CEO, board to stay put after all
Business, Published on 05/05/2018
» Xerox Corp said its board and management team would stay after a legal settlement with activist shareholders to remove them lapsed, adding uncertainties to a $6.1 billion deal that would see the US company cede control of its operations to Japan's Fujifilm Holdings Corp.
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.
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.
Hang Seng rise makes Hong Kong's richest even richer
Asia focus, Published on 22/01/2018
» The collective wealth of Hong Kong's 50 richest people has soared by a record US$60 billion to $307 billion, led by Li Ka-shing for the 20th consecutive year. The real estate tycoon added $5.7 billion to his wealth, raising his total fortune to $36 billion, Forbes magazine reported last week.
Fighting corruption at its core
Business, Published on 22/01/2018
» In recent years, governments worldwide have been trying to improve legislation and enforcement against corruption, while businesses in many countries have taken unprecedented actions to strengthen compliance policies and proactively work together, with the public sector, in clamping down on bribes or activities that could lead to bribery. Despite these efforts, bribery and compliance issues remain major challenges that corporations and the public continue to face in doing business globally.
Thailand pursuing German investment
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/01/2018
» German firms are being urged to invest more in Thailand, particularly in the 10 S-curve industries chosen by the government as targets for development.
Seagull kitchenware set to turn up the heat
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 19/01/2018
» Thai Stainless Steel Co, the maker of Seagull utensils and kitchenware, is upbeat about revenue this year because of higher crop prices, the government's infrastructure investment, robust tourism and growing development of serviced apartments in major cities.