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China exports beat forecasts ahead of US tariff talks
AFP, Published on 09/05/2025
» BEIJING — Chinese exports rose last month despite the trade war raging with the United States, official data showed Friday ahead of talks between the world's top two economies towards easing the standoff.
Elon Musk pulls out of Twitter purchase
AFP, Published on 09/07/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO: Elon Musk pulled the plug on his US$44 billion deal to buy Twitter on Friday, accusing the company of "misleading" statements about the number of fake accounts, a regulatory filing showed.
Twitter shareholder lawsuit accuses Musk of 'market manipulation'
AFP, Published on 27/05/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO: Elon Musk faces a lawsuit accusing him of pushing down Twitter's stock price in order to either give himself an escape hatch from his $44 billion buyout bid, or room to negotiate a discount.
Spicy bread and butter?
Life, MATT SAUNDERS and ILLYA VERPRAET, Published on 04/04/2022
» The increasing prevalence of bolder sport styling on new commercial vehicles might simply be evidence that vans, lorries and pick-up trucks inevitably follow where market trends for passenger cars lead. This week's road test subject, however, suggests that something more interesting could be afoot.
Fake eggs from mung beans hatch into Europe
Bloomberg and online reporters, Published on 20/10/2021
» Alternative food producer Eat Just Inc moved a step closer to expanding sales of its eggs made from mung beans into Europe, a key market for plant-based produce.
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.
Mindset vital to hatch unicorns
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/01/2021
» A sizeable market mindset, consideration of both loss and profit as well as government support allowing fair competition between local and foreign players are imperative in building the first unicorn startup in Thailand, say leading local startups and venture capitalists.
Envoys urge rule reform
Business, William Hicks, Published on 20/11/2020
» Five ambassadors from developed economies met at the US ambassador's residence in Bangkok last week to call for Thailand to undergo regulatory reform, which should ease doing business, in addition to allowing fast-track access for essential business travel as the US thrashes out its political turmoil.
New Audi S3 eyes warmed-up BMW M and Mercedes-AMG compacts
Richard Leu, Published on 12/08/2020
» Engine concept and power are exactly the same, if not the superior performance Audi has to offer.
Nissan Ariya is a sleek-looking BEV for 2021
Richard Leu, Published on 18/07/2020
» Coupe-like SUV follows Leaf hatchback with dedicated all-electric power but with far more modern technical credentials.