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Thai trademark watchdog sharpens its teeth
Online Reporters, Published on 11/10/2025
» The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has intensified its efforts to protect Thai brands from being opportunistically registered by foreign entities through its Trademark Monitor initiative.
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.
Ship piracy, robberies up 83% this year in SE Asia
Published on 10/07/2025
» SINGAPORE - There were 95 piracy and armed robbery crimes against ships in Southeast Asia from January to June this year, an 83% increase from the same period last year, according to data from the intergovernmental anti-piracy group ReCAAP.
China's intense EV rivalry tests Thailand's local production goals
Reuters, Published on 04/07/2025
» Hyper-competition in China's electric vehicle sector is spilling over to its biggest market in Asia, Thailand, as smaller players struggle to compete with dominant BYD, putting ambitious local production plans at risk.
Stocks drop, gold and oil up as Israel hits Iran
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/06/2025
» SINGAPORE — Stocks fell along with equity-index futures and investors rushed to the safety of haven assets after Israel attacked Iran’s nuclear programme sites in a major escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Crude oil jumped 11%, the biggest move in more than three years.
US-China trade talks continue in Geneva
Reuters, Published on 10/05/2025
» GENEVA - Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng resumed talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Saturday afternoon in Geneva in a tentative first step towards defusing a trade war that is disrupting the global economy.
The UK car loan scandal that could cost banks billions
AFP, Published on 28/03/2025
» LONDON — Banks may have to pay out tens of billions of pounds if the British Supreme Court upholds a judgment ruling controversial car loans are unlawful, in a case beginning in April.
Philippines removed from ‘dirty money’ list
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/02/2025
» The Philippine government has welcomed the country’s removal from a global watchdog’s dirty-money list, which could spur remittances and foreign investments in one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies.
Thai EV sales could jump 40% in 2025
Reuters, Published on 31/01/2025
» Thailand is bracing for an extended electric vehicle (EV) price war triggered by a surge in local production from Chinese car makers, a move likely to deal a further blow to a domestic auto industry already struggling with tumbling sales, industry experts said.
Meta, WhatsApp win relief as India tribunal suspends data sharing ban
Published on 23/01/2025
» NEW DELHI - An Indian tribunal temporarily suspended a five-year data sharing ban between WhatsApp and owner Meta Platforms, a major relief for the US giant which had warned its advertising business will be affected.