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Business jet demand soars in Asia
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/03/2026
» Amid commercial flight disruptions caused by the Mideast war, business jet usage is booming in Thailand and Southeast Asia, with plane manufacturers marketing their latest models of long‑range aircraft to wealthy individuals seeking to expand their businesses internationally.
Central unveils Chinese New Year campaign for Q1
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 28/01/2026
» Central Pattana (CPN), the SET-listed retail and property developer, and Central Department Store Co Ltd (CDS) are allocating 600 million baht to roll out a nationwide Chinese New Year campaign to stimulate spending and foot traffic during the first quarter.
China floods the world with gasoline cars it can't sell at home
Reuters, Published on 02/12/2025
» WARSAW — China's electric vehicle (EV) industry captured half its domestic market in just a few years, crushing sales of gasoline-powered vehicles from once-dominant global automakers.
Surveying the wreckage
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Narumon Kasemsuk and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 30/08/2025
» Some pundits see warning signs for Thai economic prospects following the Constitutional Court's ruling that dismissed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office for violating ethical standards in a leaked call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen about a border dispute.
Pop Mart’s new mini Labubu doll sells out instantly in China
Bloomberg, Published on 29/08/2025
» Chinese toy maker Pop Mart International Group’s newest Labubu dolls sold out instantly after their release across online retail channels in its home country on Thursday, indicating consumer fervor for the rabbit-eared dolls remains high.
Venezuela's El Dorado, where gold is currency of the poor
AFP, Published on 17/06/2025
» EL DORADO — In the Venezuelan mining community of El Dorado, the majority of residents carry around gold instead of cards or cash to pay for groceries.
China's viral Labubu toy has an unlikely fan - the ruling Communist Party
South China Morning Post, Published on 13/06/2025
» As Chinese companies ponder how best to market their products internationally, the example set by Pop Mart - the Beijing-based brand behind the viral Labubu toy - has been praised by the country's state media for the creativity that underlies its success.
Quelling the tremors of March 28
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 07/06/2025
» The earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 sent tremors through many high-rise buildings in Bangkok, shaking not just the structures but also buyer confidence, if only briefly.
Is Trump’s ‘Made in America’ iPhone a fantasy?
The New York Times, Published on 24/05/2025
» SAN FRANCISCO — US President Donald Trump went on the offensive against Apple on Friday, demanding that the company begin making iPhones in the United States or pay tariffs of at least 25% on its iPhones made abroad.
Trump tariffs stunt US toy imports as sellers play for time
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» COLUMBUS (UNITED STATES) - Josh Staph fears the fun-packed shelves of his toy warehouse might start looking joyless in the months ahead, with made-in-China flying discs and model gliders grounded -– like much of his product line –- by Donald Trump's tariffs.