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Japanese developers rushing into Thai property market
Published on 07/05/2018
» Japanese real estate firms are penetrating the Thai property market in succession by joining forces with local partners to cash in on growing demand for residences.
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.
HSBC seeks to appease investors
Business, Published on 05/05/2018
» HSBC Holdings Plc's new chief executive sought to mollify investors with a share buyback of up to $2 billion, as the bank reported yesterday an unexpected 4% drop in first-quarter pre-tax profit due to a surge in spending.
Stepping out of the shadow
Business, Published on 17/03/2018
» Her life has been a continual effort to forge a path outside of her family's "overbearing shadow". Her name, she says, is a double-edged sword that lends her company credibility, but also leads some to discredit her efforts.
Grand Unity moving closer to trains with latest condos
Business, Published on 17/01/2018
» Grand Unity Development Co, a condo development subsidiary of SET-listed Univentures Plc (UV), plans to launch four new condominium projects worth a combined 12 billion baht, aiming to have 10 billion baht in presales -- the highest amount in the company's history.
Nissan buys 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors
Kyodo News, Published on 12/05/2016
» TOKYO — Nissan Motor Co will take a 34% stake in Mitsubishi Motors Corp for 237 billion yen ($2.2 billion), the two companies said on Thursday, in a capital tie-up that will put the scandal-hit smaller rival under the wing of Japan's second-largest automaker.
Air Berlin taps guru
Business, Published on 05/11/2014
» BERLIN: Air Berlin has named a new chief executive to take over a restructuring programme as it tries to return to profit.
Electrolux in $3.3bn deal to buy GE unit
Business, Published on 09/09/2014
» New York/Stockholm: Electrolux AB agreed yesterday to buy General Electric Co's century-old appliances unit for $3.3 billion in cash, bridging the gap with industry leader Whirlpool Corp of the US.