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Japanese hotels ramp up investment in Thailand
Published on 03/04/2019
» Japanese hotels are investing more in Thailand to meet rising demand for high-end accommodation, vying for market share with such global players as Marriott of the United States and Accor of France.
Thailand delays trans-Pacific FTA application
Kyodo News, Published on 18/03/2019
» Thailand will delay its application to join a trans-Pacific free trade agreement until after next Sunday's election, a Commerce Ministry official said Monday.
Apec leaders discuss free trade, protectionism
Published on 18/11/2018
» PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea: Leaders of 21 Pacific Rim economies on Sunday began discussing in Papua New Guinea ways to promote free trade and regional economic integration amid an unfolding trade war between the United States and China.
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.
European airlines look south for growth
Business, Published on 05/05/2018
» Air France-KLM's inauguration on Thursday of a flight to a little developed corner of Brazil highlights European airlines' attempt to bring the continents together, catching up with far more dominant routes between South and North America.
Remington to exit bankruptcy
Business, Published on 05/05/2018
» Remington Outdoor Company, one of the oldest and largest gun makers in the United States, said that a bankruptcy judge had approved its reorganisation plan, which will transfer ownership of the company to creditors including JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Ex-VW CEO charged in US over diesel scandal
Business, Published on 05/05/2018
» The US Justice Department on Thursday disclosed the filing of criminal charges against former Volkswagen AG chief executive Martin Winterkorn, accusing him of conspiring to cover up the German automaker's diesel emissions cheating.
Flipkart board said to choose Walmart
Business, Published on 05/05/2018
» The board of Flipkart Online Services Pvt has approved an agreement to sell about 75% of the company to a Walmart Inc-led group for approximately $15 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, an enormous bet by the American retailer on international expansion.
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.
China, US fail to bridge differences
Business, Published on 05/05/2018
» Top officials from China and the United States reached a consensus on some aspects of the countries' trade row, but disagreements over other issues remain "relatively big", Xinhua said yesterday.