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Congratulations! Dr. Harald Link Honoured with Knighthood by the Order of the Knights of Rizal
Published on 20/02/2026
» The Order of the Knights of Rizal, one of the Philippines’ highest civic honours, has conferred a knighthood upon Dr. Harald Link, Chairman of B.Grimm, in recognition of his leadership and service reflecting the ideals of national hero Dr. José Rizal.
Global ‘operating profit’ reporting standardised
Reuters, Published on 09/04/2024
» LONDON - Companies will have to publish standardised operating profit figures from 2027 under new requirements from a global accounting rule-setter to help end what billionaire investor Warren Buffett has called “misleading” numbers.
UBS set for 'bumpy' integration of Credit Suisse
AFP, Published on 12/06/2023
» ZURICH - UBS is poised to complete on Monday its takeover of Credit Suisse, but integrating the former rival is a Herculean task that clients, employees and Swiss political leaders will closely watch.
Over $68 bn withdrawn from Credit Suisse ahead of UBS takeover
AFP, Published on 25/04/2023
» ZURICH - Tens of billions were withdrawn from Credit Suisse in the first three months of 2023, the bank's earnings report showed Monday, providing clues to the towering challenges ahead as UBS prepares an emergency takeover.
Thailand predicted to fail on EV target
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 30/11/2022
» Thailand is likely to miss its ambitious target of electric vehicles (EVs) comprising 50% of locally made vehicles by 2030 for a variety of reasons, notably high energy prices and limited EV charging facilities, says global management consultancy Arthur D. Little.
Credit Suisse expects Q4 pre-tax loss of $1.6 bn
AFP, Published on 23/11/2022
» ZURICH - Credit Suisse predicted a surprise fourth-quarter pre-tax loss of up to $1.6 billion as the beleaguered bank undertakes a radical overhaul, sending stocks tumbling again on Wednesday.
Skills challenge
Asia focus, W Audi Pattarapatumthong, Published on 05/07/2021
» Human capital development has played a vital role in the success of thriving economies. However, when the skills of workers fail to align with the needs of industry, the mismatches and imbalances in the labour market can keep an economy from reaching its potential.
Stumbling Hotel Industry Starts to Regain Footing After Its Worst Year
Business, Peter Grant, Published on 18/03/2021
» The badly battered lodging business is stirring to life, roused by hotel owners and investors betting that bookings will pick up when Covid-19 vaccines become widespread and more Americans itch to travel again.
Mister Loo flush with hope
Business, William Hicks, Published on 28/12/2020
» Seeking to capitalise on trends relating to hygiene and sanitation amid the pandemic, Bangkok-based bathroom startup Mister Loo is expanding throughout the country and region, marketing its amenity-filled toilets to members of the public willing to pay a premium for such conveniences.
Berlin's much delayed new airport welcomes first flights
AFP, Published on 01/11/2020
» BERLIN: Berlin's new international airport officially opened on Saturday nine years late, massively over-budget and in the middle of a virus-induced air transport crisis.