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Thailand accelerates EV hub ambitions with $6.5bn boost
Simon Kind, Published on 29/09/2025
» Government incentives, foreign investment, and soaring real estate demand are propelling Thailand towards its 2030 goal of becoming Southeast Asia’s premier EV manufacturing hub.
Investors: dollar to keep sliding
Business, Simon Flint, Published on 25/04/2023
» SINGAPORE: Professional investors see the dollar sliding even further from last year's two-decade highs, as the market has underpriced the Federal Reserve's oncoming easing cycle.
How to turn the tide on marine plastic waste
Asia focus, Simon Baldwin, Published on 25/07/2022
» A few weeks ago, I had the honour of speaking at the 2022 UN Ocean Conference (UNOC), which called for a new chapter of ocean action driven by science, technology and innovation.
Zero plastics is not a practical solution
Asia focus, Simon Baldwin, Published on 13/06/2022
» Few materials have been more widely used than plastic due to its sheer durability, versatility and cost efficiency. Since the first synthetic plastic was produced in 1907, it has made its way into every facet of modern life, from space exploration to keeping food fresh in our kitchens.
We need new weapons against packaging waste
Asia focus, Simon Baldwin, Published on 16/05/2022
» Last month, researchers found microplastics -- small, microscopic pieces of plastic fragments -- within human lungs for the first time. This comes on the heels of news that microplastics were found in human blood, which may travel around the body and enter organs.
Connecting Asean innovators to battle plastic waste
Asia focus, Simon Baldwin, Published on 04/04/2022
» Southeast Asia is the world's largest source of marine plastic waste, a problem that poses acute risks to the region's environments, people and economies.
HSBC to Take $3 Billion in Losses on Sale of Troubled French Bank
Business, Simon Clark, Published on 21/06/2021
» HSBC Holdings PLC expects to take $3 billion in losses as part of an agreement to sell its unprofitable French retail bank, in a sign of the souring fortunes of European banking.
Japanese Stocks Are Back on U.S. Investors' Radar
Business, Simon Constable, Published on 06/04/2021
» After years of being shunned, Japanese stocks are getting attention from U.S. investors.
Europe's Banks Rush to Restructure
Business, Margot Patrick & Simon Clark, Published on 25/08/2020
» At beleaguered European banks, coronavirus is fast-tracking plans for fundamental restructuring after years of poor performance.
Sports Industry Reels From Coronavirus Fallout
Business, Ben Cohen & Joshua Robinson & Joe Flint, Published on 31/03/2020
» The story of international sports over the past decade was one of unlimited growth, unrestrained spending and unwavering popularity. Coronavirus brought the sports business to an immediate standstill. The boom times went bust overnight.