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Philippines to suspend rice imports
Reuters, Published on 06/08/2025
» MANILA — The Philippines, among the world's largest buyers of rice, will suspend rice imports for 60 days from Sept 1 to protect local farmers impacted by falling prices during the harvest season, the government said on Wednesday.
HSBC touts Indian wedding tourism
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/07/2025
» Wedding tourism presents a significant opportunity to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) from India into Thailand, given the strong business ties between the two countries, according to HSBC.
‘Asian crisis in reverse’ as currencies soar against dollar
Published on 06/05/2025
» SINGAPORE - A wave of dollar selling in Asia is an ominous sign for the greenback as the world’s export powerhouse starts to question a decades-long trend of investing its big trade surpluses in US assets.
5 common mistakes of succession planning
Business, Published on 22/01/2025
» Imagine that, out of the blue, your top executive resigns and your company is left with the urgent task of finding a capable replacement in no time. Or, your board decides to fire the CEO and your company cannot afford to wait to appoint a new chief.
Chiang Mai seeks solution to smog
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/11/2023
» As the smog season draws nearer, Chiang Mai tourism operators are urging the government to accelerate the passage of the Clean Air Act and implement other mechanisms to reduce pollution from the agricultural sector.
HP banking on AI for innovation, growth
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/08/2023
» Artificial intelligence (AI) will bring new experiences to PC users with greater personalisation and increased productivity as it will act like a personal assistant, which will stimulate new consumer demand in the PC market next year, says leading global technology firm HP Inc.
Ford-backed electric battery venture approved for $9.2bn US loan
AFP, Published on 23/06/2023
» NEW YORK: A Ford joint venture to build three new electric vehicle battery plants is set to receive up to US$9.2 billion in US federal loans under a program backed by US President Joe Biden, officials announced Thursday.
At Ford, Quality Is Now Problem 1
Business, Published on 08/08/2022
» Josh Halliburton joined Ford Motor Co. in January to help improve its shaky quality record. Within months it was clear how big a challenge he faced.
Time for plastic detox
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 09/05/2022
» Anyone who has ever strolled along a beach is familiar with the sight … plastic straws, snack packaging, some of it dating back years, plastic bottles and other junk washed up on the sand. It's enough to spoil your vacation memories -- and it's also part of a global crisis.
Boeing shares dive as 777X, Air Force One woes lead to $1.2bn loss
AFP, Published on 28/04/2022
» NEW YORK: Boeing shares tumbled Wednesday after the aviation giant reported a $1.2 billion loss in an ugly quarter weighed down by fresh one-time costs on its Russia business, the Air Force One presidential jet and the new 777X plane.