Showing 151 - 160 of 172
Tougher penalties for insider trading
Reuters, Published on 14/01/2016
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering tougher penalties for insider trading and market manipulation, with a final decision expected this year, its top executive said on Thursday.
US auto sales reach record high in 2015
Business, Reuters, Published on 07/01/2016
» DETROIT: Automakers on Tuesday set a new US sales record for 2015 even as December sales fell short of expectations, and most forecasters said sales should rise to another record this year.
Thai Union calls shrimp slavery report 'another wakeup call'
Reuters, Published on 14/12/2015
» The world's largest canned-tuna maker, Thai Union Group Plc, said on Monday any migrant labour abuse in the seafood industry was unacceptable.
Mini-vans the next big thing as Beijing eases one-child policy
Business, Reuters, Published on 01/12/2015
» GUANGZHOU: Automakers are betting that Chinese families will embrace the mini-van, hoping the larger, unsexy sibling of the bestselling SUV will become the next big thing just as Beijing relaxes the one-child policy.
Stock inflows to rise with better economy, SET chief says
Reuters, Published on 15/10/2015
» Stock inflows are poised to extend the biggest monthly gain this year as the government takes steps to boost the economy and the US delays an increase in interest rates, according to the head of the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
Govt denies labour abuses after ILO complaint
Reuters, Published on 07/10/2015
» The government is defending its labour record after a global labour union with 50 million members filed a complaint against Thailand at the International Labour Organization in Geneva.
WTO cuts 2015 trade growth forecast
Business, Reuters, Published on 01/10/2015
» GENEVA: World trade would grow by 2.8% this year and could be pegged back further by a US interest rate rise, China's economic slowdown or Europe's refugee crisis, the World Trade Organization said yesterday.
UK steel industry calls for government help
Reuters, Published on 24/09/2015
» LONDON — Top UK steelmakers have called on the government to increase help to the sector after SSI UK, the country's second largest steelmaker, halted production last week, calling into question its future and putting thousands of jobs at risk.
Young Vietnamese drive Uber growth
Business, Reuters, Published on 23/09/2015
» HO CHI MINH CITY: A young, tech-savvy population short on cars but big on smartphones is driving double-digit growth for ride-hailing apps Uber and GrabTaxi in Vietnam, and inspiring some executives to dream of replacing private car ownership altogether.
New Honda Civic gets a sportier look
Business, Reuters, Published on 18/09/2015
» DETROIT — Honda Motor Co unveiled the tenth generation of its Civic small car on Wednesday, aiming to reinvigorate its best-selling model at a time when many consumers are bypassing small sedans for sport utility vehicles.