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German automakers face heat over tests on monkeys, humans
Associated Press, Published on 29/01/2018
» FRANKFURT: Public criticism of the German auto industry has escalated on reports that diesel exhaust tests were carried out on both monkeys and humans.
US consumer spending rises, savings drop to 10-year low
Reuters, Published on 29/01/2018
» WASHINGTON: US consumer spending rose solidly in December as demand for goods and services increased, but the gain came at the expense of savings, which dropped to a 10-year low in a troubling sign for future consumption and economic growth.The Commerce Department said on Monday that consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of US economic activity, increased 0.4% last month after an upwardly revised 0.8% increase in November.
Thai stocks up, Malaysia shares at 3-year peak
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 29/01/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand gained on Monday, while other Southeast Asian stock markets mostly ended higher on Monday, with Malaysia hitting its highest close in more than three years.
Kaijae rice competes on quality
Business, Jesus Alcocer, Published on 29/01/2018
» Premium rice packager Kaijae expects revenue growth of 10% to 2.2 billion baht this year, as competition in global rice markets stiffens with the rise of low-cost competitors and the government pushes for development of upmarket rice varieties.
Fending off token opposition
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 29/01/2018
» Traditional investment assets such as bullion and equity have been superseded by initial coin offerings (ICO), a much-touted digital crowdfunding option making a big bang across the globe.
Legal squad to back SCB's push into digital banking
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/01/2018
» Siam Commercial Bank has set up a digital legal team to step up efforts in guarding against rising cybersecurity threats and to comply with new digital laws amid SCB's shift towards a digital banking platform.
Hanoi puts car policy in reverse
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/01/2018
» I shouldn't be surprised, but Vietnam's imposition of stringent checks on imported vehicles has sent shockwaves through international automakers, local consumers and also investors who see the country as a promising destination.
Back from the dead
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 29/01/2018
» Once considered dead after US President Donald Trump pulled his country out of the deal signed by his predecessor, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has come back to life with its 11 remaining members agreeing to move on with the giant free-trade agreement.
Myanmar government overhaul imminent
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 29/01/2018
» A major shake-up in Myanmar's administration is in the pipeline as the government tries to tackle obstacles that stand in the way of economic progress, improved transparency and a more efficient bureaucracy.
Full stream ahead
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 29/01/2018
» With faster internet speeds and technological advances enabling new digital lifestyles, subscription video on demand (SVOD) services are streaming into Asia.