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European Central Bank expected to press on with rate cuts
AFP, Published on 30/01/2025
» FRANKFURT - Despite US President Donald Trump's sabre-rattling, the European Central Bank is set to press on with interest rate cuts on Thursday as officials increasingly voice confidence that the fight against inflation is on track.
Floating trade views amid balloon snafu
Business, Phusadee Arunmas and Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 15/02/2023
» Geopolitical tensions are expected to ratchet up after American jets downed four flying objects in the past 10 days, including a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast on Feb 4.
Volkswagen shifts gear with Oliver Blume taking wheel
AFP, Published on 01/09/2022
» FRANKFURT: Volkswagen on Thursday hands over the reins to new CEO Oliver Blume, tasked with steering the German automotive giant through challenging economic conditions after four turbulent years under his predecessor, Herbert Diess.
World's biggest IKEA opens in Manila
Business, Bloomberg, Published on 26/11/2021
» Manila: IKEA has opened its biggest store in the world in the Philippines, with the new 730,000 square foot facility in Manila a cornerstone of the home-furnishings giant's expansion plans in Asia.
World’s biggest Ikea opens in Philippines as part of global push
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/11/2021
» Ikea opened its biggest store in the world in the Philippines, with the new 730,000 square foot facility in Manila a cornerstone of the home-furnishings giant’s expansion plans in Asia.
Crystal clear
Asia focus, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 27/09/2021
» Brands and people are Lars Schmidt's passion.
Chinese buying shows signs of post-Covid rebound
Business, Juwai IQI, Published on 26/05/2021
» The coronavirus pandemic has been tragic and prolonged beyond most expectations, with a severe impact on economic activity including real estate. Yet, new data suggests that residential property acquisition by buyers from China and other parts of Asia will rebound as the pandemic recedes.
Closing the gap
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/04/2021
» Events of the past 12 months have permanently changed both the nature of the workplace and women's opportunities within it. The Covid-19 pandemic has led to more flexible working practices, new leadership traits are coming to the fore, and the need for a diverse workforce and inclusive culture has never been more apparent.
Powering connectivity
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 22/03/2021
» Moving to Southeast Asia in the middle of a global pandemic wasn't an easy decision. But you'll hear nothing but enthusiasm from Alper Turken, a Turkey-born and now Singapore-based technology executive, in keeping with his curiosity and eagerness to explore new things.
Envoys urge rule reform
Business, William Hicks, Published on 20/11/2020
» Five ambassadors from developed economies met at the US ambassador's residence in Bangkok last week to call for Thailand to undergo regulatory reform, which should ease doing business, in addition to allowing fast-track access for essential business travel as the US thrashes out its political turmoil.