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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.
IoT gains traction with executives
Business, Published on 20/01/2018
» Close to 70% of executives say the Internet of Things (IoT) is essential to their business and quickly becoming a competitive differentiator that will affect almost every industry, according to Hitachi Vantara's newest report.
Embracing the new age of automation
Business, Published on 19/01/2018
» Ever since early-19th-century textile workers destroyed the mechanical looms that threatened their livelihoods, debates over automation have conjured gloom-and-doom scenarios about the future of work. With another era of automation upon us, how nervous about the future of our own livelihoods should we be?
Economy back on track
Business, Published on 17/01/2018
» Rising overseas demand for goods and services pushed Thailand's GDP to a five-year high in 2017, with business-friendly fiscal policies and planned spending on infrastructure expected to support further expansion in 2018.
Nissan aims to connect brains, cars
Business, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 16/01/2018
» The automotive industry is on the verge of a self-driving revolution. And while still in its infancy, Nissan Motors is changing the conversation with brain-to-vehicle (B2V) technology.
LHFG Q4 net profit gains, impairment dips
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/01/2018
» Land and Houses Financial Group Plc (LHFG), the parent of LH Bank, has delivered a 16.8% year-on-year increase in its unaudited net profit during the three months to December, largely helped by a sharp decline in impairment charges for credit losses.
Mazda move to give jolt to Thai hybrids
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 16/01/2018
» Thailand's electric vehicle market may finally come to life after Japanese carmaker Mazda Motor Corporation announced it would invest 11.4 billion baht to equip its Rayong plant to produce hybrid electric cars (HEVs).
Bentley expands Bentayga SUV lineup
Richard Leu, Published on 13/01/2018
» The market’s most opulent SUV gains another engine option in the guise of a 4.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V8.
SET urges scrutiny of CSL tender offer
Business, Published on 13/01/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is requiring shareholders of CS Loxinfo Plc (CSL) to study information on the company's tender offer from Advanced Info Service Plc (AIS), as opinions differ between CSL's board of directors and an independent financial adviser (IFA).
Banking on the greater good
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/01/2018
» William McChesney Martin Jr, who was chairman of the Federal Reserve for 19 years, famously quipped that his job was to take away the punch bowl just when the party got going. Those words have come to embody the work of a central banker, who at times must implement unpopular measures for the sake of the greater good.