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Charoen's F&N seeks acquisitions in race with Coke, Pepsi
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/08/2016
» SINGAPORE -- Drinks maker Fraser & Neave, controlled by Thailand’s richest man Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, is searching for acquisitions to bolster its market share in Southeast Asia after its war chest grew to nearly S$1 billion (US$744 million) with sales of beer assets.
Vietnam drug stocks surging as foreigners covet booming industry
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/08/2016
» HANOI - As Vietnam opens up to more foreign money, the country’s fast-growing pharmaceutical industry is emerging as one of the most attractive prizes for overseas investors.
Climbing Mt Fuji to fuel $8bn holiday splurge in Japan
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/08/2016
» TOKYO -- As Japanese prepare to head for the hills on Thursday for their inaugural Mountain Day holiday, the retail and tourism sectors are gearing up for an US$8 billion windfall.
If Trump wins, Asia loses
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/07/2016
» Investors say there's a low chance Donald Trump will build a wall on the United States border with Mexico if he becomes president. But they think it is highly likely he'll slap tariffs on Asian imports, triggering a currency war.
Ireland hits Brexit alarm
News, Bloomberg News, Published on 19/07/2016
» The prime minister is under pressure, economists are slashing growth forecasts and companies are warning of Brexit's dire consequences. London? No, Dublin.
SoftBank to buy Britain’s ARM for $32bn
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/07/2016
» HONG KONG - SoftBank Group Corp agreed to buy ARM Holdings Plc for £24.3 billion ($32 billion), securing a slice of virtually every mobile computing gadget on the planet and future connected devices in the home.
73% of US drivers say they’d cede wheel to robot
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/06/2016
» SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN - Almost three-quarters of US drivers are eager to replace the daily commute’s drudgery with a self-driving car and 80% say they would pay extra to have a robot take the wheel, according to a survey that contradicts other recent studies.
Stocks, pound rise as UK votes on EU future
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/06/2016
» Stocks gained and the pound strengthened to its highest level this year, while haven assets weakened with voting underway in the UK's referendum on its membership in the European Union. Oil advanced.
Elite travellers skip the airport security line - for a price
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/06/2016
» WASHINGTON - The next time you’re stuck in a long security line, consider this: At most US airports it’s possible to buy your way out of the wait.
The winning mix: Tourism, Leicester City and cheap oil
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/06/2016
» HONG KONG - When it comes to hefty trade surpluses, the likes of China, Japan, Germany and South Korea make the list of usual suspects.