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Detailing Neta's fall from grace
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/07/2025
» Jutamas Tadthiemrom, an employee of a Bangkok-based media corporation, has been using her Neta electric vehicle (EV) for just over a year. The main reason she bought it was to reduce her fuel expenses, as she had used her previous car for more than 12 years.
Hozon, Chinese EV giant behind NETA, files for bankruptcy - what it means for Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 23/06/2025
» On June 19, China's state-owned media outlet CCTV reported that Zhejiang Hozon New Energy Automobile, the parent company of electric vehicle brand NETA, had officially filed for bankruptcy. The filing came after a creditor sued the company over an unpaid debt of approximately 5.3 million yuan (about US$730,000), amid total liabilities exceeding 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion).
Trump moves to block California electric cars programme
AFP, Published on 13/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed resolutions blocking California's landmark efforts to phase out gas-powered cars in favour of electric vehicles, a move the state immediately contested in court.
Trump to double steel and aluminium tariffs to 50%
Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 31/05/2025
» WEST MIFFLIN, Pennsylvania - US President Donald Trump said on Friday he planned to increase tariffs on imported steel and aluminium to 50% from 25%, ratcheting up pressure on global steel producers and deepening his trade war.
Work starts on long-delayed $9bn casino in Japan
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/04/2025
» A quarter-century after gambling resorts were first proposed in Japan, officials have finally broken ground on construction of what could become Asia’s highest-grossing casino.
NBTC votes to terminate K4's licence for fraud charges
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 31/03/2025
» The board of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has unanimously resolved to terminate the telecom licence of K4 Communication Company Ltd after the firm was charged with fraud.
Singapore oil mogul declared bankrupt after empire collapsed
Bloomberg, Published on 29/12/2024
» Former tycoon Lim Oon Kuin has been declared bankrupt in Singapore, following the collapse of his oil trading empire.
US lawmakers warn about ‘climate cartel’
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/12/2024
» WASHINGTON - A US House of Representatives committee says it has found “substantial evidence of collusion and anticompetitive behaviour” by the financial industry to “impose radical ESG goals” on American companies.
Malaysia forced-labour case haunts Dyson
Reuters, Published on 13/12/2024
» LONDON - Two dozen migrant workers who allege they were subjected to forced labour at a Malaysian factory while making parts for the high-end British vacuum cleaner manufacturer Dyson can sue the company in London, the Court of Appeal ruled on Friday.
Asian shares on track for fifth month of gains
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/06/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks were on track for a fifth straight month of gains on Friday, bolstered by a growing view that cooling US inflation could prompt the Federal Reserve to ease interest rates this year, while the yen tumbled to a 38-year low against the dollar.