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SCGP takes measures to reduce risk
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/04/2024
» SCG Packaging Plc (SCGP), a Thai operator in the fully-integrated packaging chain in Southeast Asia, is concerned about the effects of geopolitical conflicts, especially in the Middle East, on energy prices, including oil and coal.
Oil down more than 1% as Saudi price cuts offset Mideast worries
Reuters, Published on 08/01/2024
» NEW DELHI - Oil prices fell by more than 1% on Monday on sharp price cuts by top exporter Saudi Arabia and a rise in Opec output, offsetting worries about escalating geopolitical tension in the Middle East.
Singapore aims to be Asia’s busiest international airport
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/04/2022
» Changi Airport was crowned the world’s best aerodrome for 15 years straight prior to Covid based on its superior traveller offerings and high-tech customer service. Now it’s readying to welcome back visitors en masse, hoping improvements made during the pandemic will cement its status as Asia’s premier aviation hub.
Asian markets track Wall St rally as Fed taper concerns ease
AFP, Published on 22/06/2021
» Most Asian markets rebounded Tuesday from the previous day's sell-off as concerns about the pace of expected US Federal Reserve monetary tightening eased, while oil prices pushed to new two-year highs above $75 on demand optimism.
Food safety and fake news
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 14/12/2020
» The spread of Covid-19 has disrupted supply chains and international trade across the region. The implications for food supplies have been considerable, with public concern growing about the safety of what we eat and drink.
Palm oil diplomacy
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 23/12/2019
» Indonesia is stepping up its economic diplomacy in 2020 as trade disputes with the European Union (EU) are poised to escalate. The two sides have traded complaints at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over Indonesia's two main commodities, palm oil and nickel ore, even as they continue talks for a free trade agreement.
Property investors turn to SE Asia amid Hong Kong unrest
AFP, Published on 13/10/2019
» KUALA LUMPUR: From luxury Singapore apartments to Malaysian seafront condos, Hong Kong investors are shifting cash into Southeast Asian property, demoralised by increasingly violent protests as well as the China-US trade war.
Energy Earth report clarifies coal mines
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 04/12/2018
» SET-listed Energy Earth Plc (EARTH) has clarified the existence and fair value of two coal mine concessions in Indonesia, with total coal reserves at around 200 million tonnes.
Real estate innovations changing the landscape
Business, William Hicks & Siriporn Sachamuneewongse, Published on 19/11/2018
» The future of the real estate market will be shaped by breakthrough technologies like big data, smart contracts and smart cities, say top executives speaking recently at the Asian Real Estate Summit in Bangkok.
Adieu to the ATM?
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 11/06/2018
» Hari Sivan smiles in acknowledgement when I suggest to him that the 15 years he spent as a specialist in payments at Citibank and DBS Bank helped to explain why he saw the business opportunity that eventually became soCash.