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Thai cement production needs to reduce its carbon emissions
Business, Kelly Cailes, Published on 29/03/2023
» Thailand is among the largest producers of cement in Asia, manufacturing nearly 33 million tonnes per year. While this is good news for the economy, it's bad news for the climate as the industry is a huge emitter of greenhouse gases.
Rich Americans Borrow to Live Off Their Paper Wealth
Business, Rachel Louise Ensign & Richard Rubin, Published on 13/07/2021
» Rising stocks and rock-bottom interest rates have delivered a big perk to rich Americans: cheap loans that they can use to fund their lifestyles while minimizing their tax bills.
Tourists Return, and Venice Wonders: How Many Are Too Many?
Business, Giovanni Legorano, Published on 29/06/2021
» In recent months, Piero Dri has luxuriated in the calm of Venice's waterways. Covid-19 restrictions kept tourists away and reduced water traffic to a trickle, allowing him to paddle his traditional mascareta rowboat across the lagoon any time he liked without having to worry about being swamped by the wake of larger craft or even cruise liners.
Nissan's Unlikely CEO Guides Car Maker in Post-Ghosn Era
Business, Sean McLain, Published on 15/03/2021
» Makoto Uchida was the dark horse in the race to be Nissan Motor Co.'s latest chief executive officer.
U.S., EU Suspend Tariffs Imposed in Boeing-Airbus Dispute
Business, Yuka Hayashi & Laurence Norman & Doug Cameron, Published on 08/03/2021
» The U.S. and the European Union agreed Friday to suspend tariffs on wine, luggage, produce and other goods related to a longstanding dispute over government subsidies to Boeing Co. and Airbus SE, in a sign of easing trade tensions.
Bangkok offices still attractive to prospective renters
Business, Published on 02/01/2021
» Bangkok is the 15th most affordable premium office location in the world, according to the latest "Premium Office Rent Tracker" from the global real estate services firm JLL.
The World After Covid Could Shake Up Business Flights
Business, Jon Sindreu, Published on 24/11/2020
» The aviation crisis triggered by 9/11 eventually made budget carriers the undisputed leaders in leisure flights. Covid-19 could give them the keys to business travel.
Retailers Push a New Kind of Online Shopping. It Looks a Lot Like QVC.
Business, Suzanne Kapner, Published on 13/10/2020
» To get homebound shoppers to splurge, some brands are copying QVC.
Lego's Next Build: Worlds and Characters Created by Its Fans
Business, Sahil Patel, Published on 25/08/2020
» Seeking ideas for TV shows, digital videos and toy sets, Lego A/S is asking people to share their imaginings on a new platform set up for that purpose.
Airlines Got $25 Billion in Stimulus; Industry Still Expected to Shrink
Business, Alison Sider, Published on 09/06/2020
» Federal stimulus money for airlines is keeping them afloat through the coronavirus pandemic, but it's not proving to be enough to sustain the industry at its pre-pandemic size.