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Founder of Sunac China Fights to Save His Property Empire
Business, Published on 26/04/2022
» More than a decade ago, Sun Hongbin was forced to sell his property business to a rival after a Chinese government crackdown on soaring housing prices caused it to run short on cash.
Groundwater: Making the invisible visible
Asia focus, Published on 28/03/2022
» Climate change is causing global temperatures to rise, putting our most visible sources of water at risk. From Spain to parts of the African continent, droughts are being experienced at unprecedented levels. Madagascar last year faced a food crisis that left 1.3 million people facing severe hunger following the worst drought in four decades.
Buying an Electric Vehicle? Get Your Home Ready for Charging
Business, Published on 23/02/2022
» Electric vehicles are gaining momentum. Sales of pure and hybrid plug-ins doubled in the U.S. last year to 656,866, according to data from electric-vehicle sales database EV-volumes, making up 4.4% of the passenger-vehicle market.
KTIS revenue hit by double whammy
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/09/2021
» Kaset Thai International Sugar Corporation Plc (KTIS) has seen its revenue over the past nine months decrease by 26.7% to 8.2 billion baht year-on-year due to the combined effects of the prolonged Covid-19 outbreak and drought in Thailand.
“Last Mile Delivery” completes Amway Digital Ecosystem
Published on 15/09/2021
» Goal reached with Kerry Express partnership
Floods prompt warning from trade group
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/09/2021
» The Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA) has warned policyholders to prepare for heavy flooding and closely monitor the situation, as only a small number of buyers have full coverage for property damage caused by natural disasters.
China factory activity slows in July, hit by extreme weather
AFP, Published on 31/07/2021
» BEIJING: Chinese factory activity weakened in July to its lowest level since the start of the pandemic, data showed Saturday, as manufacturing was impacted by slowing demand, weak exports and extreme weather.
Credit Suisse Cuts Business With SoftBank and Its Founder, Son
Business, Published on 21/06/2021
» Credit Suisse Group AG and SoftBank Group Corp. chief executive Masayoshi Son recently dissolved a longstanding personal lending relationship and the bank clamped down on transactions with his company, according to regulatory filings and people familiar with the matter.
Climate challenge
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 03/05/2021
» While Southeast Asian countries have been busy developing national and regional policies to mitigate the effects of climate change, its impact is becoming more evident.
Embracing change
Asia focus, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 26/04/2021
» Ernst Coppens loves dynamics -- anything unexpected and exciting.