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Travellers push up demand for rental residences
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/03/2024
» Thailand can expect stronger demand for rental residences, especially from foreign expatriates or young workers who may not be able to afford to purchase a home, according to rental residence developer Homa.
Looking for a place to hang your hat
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 09/12/2023
» Rental residential developer Homa is planning to spend 10 billion baht to build or acquire 5,000 rental units in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines over the next five years to capitalise on the trend among younger generations of consumers who prefer renting to owning a property.
Apple iPhone sales bolster Q1 results
Business, Stephen Nellis, Published on 06/05/2023
» Apple Inc's results beat expectations on Thursday, showing off the tech giant's resilience in a slowing global economy thanks to better-than-expected iPhone sales and notable inroads in India and other newer markets.
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.
Branching out
Business, Published on 19/05/2021
» Historically, bank branches have been synonymous with banking. For years, branches filled with tellers, security guards and long queues were the only way for customers to access banking services. Over time, however, technological developments and changes in customer behaviour have forever altered that vision of retail banking.
From Tablets to Sex Toys, the Chip Shortage Is Far-Reaching
Business, Eun-Young Jeong & Dan Strum, Published on 03/05/2021
» The global chip shortage hobbled auto makers worldwide. Now, other industries are feeling the squeeze.
Renault sales dip further
Business, Reuters, Published on 23/04/2021
» PARIS: Renault SA's sales fell for a fifth straight quarter as the French carmaker struggled to shrug off the fallout from the pandemic without a major presence in booming Chinese markets and a global shortage of electronic chips hit production.
New Renault boss maps leaner future
Business, Reuters, Published on 15/01/2021
» PARIS: French carmaker Groupe Renault pledged yesterday more cost cuts and to focus on a smaller number of profitable models as its new boss laid out plans to revive a business hammered by management turmoil and the Covid-19 crisis.
Banks navigate pandemic storm
Business, Published on 17/12/2020
» The Covid-19 outbreak will further affect Thai banks' profitability, bringing additional structural challenges to an already deteriorating market with intensified competition, commoditisation of services, shrinkage of some fee revenues, and the rise of non-performing loans (NPLs), according to the management consultancy Roland Berger.
Cash Remains King as Companies Close a Dismal Second Quarter
Business, Thomas Gryta & Theo Francis, Published on 23/06/2020
» Giant companies from McDonald's Corp. to Intel Corp. are husbanding cash, cutting costs and tapping debt, all moves that bolster their resilience amid persistent uncertainty wrought by the new coronavirus.