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Covid-19 and the structural crises of our time
Oped, Published on 07/09/2021
» The Covid-19 pandemic devastating as it is not simply a health crisis. It is the product of an interlocking web of diverse problems that have been building up over time. Given the structural nature of this crisis, even as the embers of the immediate fire of infections and deaths burn out, the fallout from the conflagration will continue, taking different forms in its wake, including the rise of yet another pandemic.
Tycoons' fortunes take a dive
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 04/04/2020
» Even the extravagantly wealthy are feeling the pinch from the coronavirus pandemic, as members of Forbes Thailand's 50 richest list saw US$28 billion erased from their combined wealth, an 18% decline to a total of $132 billion.
Tycoons' fortunes take a dive
Published on 03/04/2020
» Even the extravagantly wealthy are feeling the pinch from the coronavirus pandemic, as members of Forbes Thailand’s 50 richest list saw US$28 billion erased from their combined wealth, an 18% decline to a total of $132 billion.
Technology is not the enemy
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 05/01/2018
» Over the New Year holidays, Netflix gifted subscribers with the latest season of Black Mirror, the popular sci-fi anthology series well-known for its shocking plot twists, macabre subject-matter and dystopian look on how technology could impact our lives.
China's COFCO buys rest of Dutch commodity trader
AFP, Published on 24/08/2016
» BEIJING - China's state-owned grain giant COFCO will buy out minority shareholders in Netherlands-based commodity trader Nidera and take full ownership of the company, it said, as it seeks to become an agribusiness powerhouse.
China's Fosun to 'acquire' Brazil investment firm
AFP, Published on 30/07/2016
» SHANGHAI - China's Fosun on Saturday signed an agreement to acquire Brazil-based investment management firm Rio Bravo, according to a statement, just a day after the Chinese conglomerate announced another massive overseas deal.
Earnings concerns and oil keep shares subdued
Business, Published on 16/05/2016
» Recap: Asian stock markets fell last week as weak earnings by listed companies and concerns over global economic health rattled markets, while a drop in oil dragged down commodity shares. The Thai market was unable to stay above 1,400 points as profit-taking emerged after a rally on Thursday driven by buying of stocks with better-than-expected first-quarter earnings.
China's HNA to buy Carlson Hotels in acquisition binge
AFP, Published on 28/04/2016
» SHANGHAI - Chinese conglomerate HNA will buy US-based Carlson Hotels, owner of the Radisson brand, the companies announced, as it looks to build its presence in the American market.
Hotels fight back against online sites
Business, Published on 02/09/2015
» For years, travellers have been drawn to online sites such as Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz and Priceline to find and reserve hotel rooms, flights and rental cars.
LH Bank pitches sale overseas
Business, Published on 18/11/2014
» Land and Houses Bank (LH Bank) is in talks with three major financial institutions in Japan, China and Malaysia about its possible sale.