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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.
Alibaba to take on Kuala Lumpur's traffic
Reuters, Published on 29/01/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Alibaba Group will set up a traffic control system harnessing artificial intelligence for Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur, its first such service outside China, as the e-commerce giant pushes to grow its cloud computing business.
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.
Red card for Vietjet after lingerie model football stunt
AFP, Published on 29/01/2018
» HANOI: Vietnam's budget airline has apologised for sending scantily-clad models to join the country's under-23 football squad on a flight home, after social media cried foul over the "cheap" PR stunt.
Nida poll director quits after suspected government interference
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 29/01/2018
» The Nida poll director has vowed to quit after a poll he conducted relating to Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon's luxury watch scandal was suppressed.
Bruno Mars sweeps Grammys, wins top album and song
Associated Press, Published on 29/01/2018
» NEW YORK: Bruno Mars went six for six at the Grammys, winning all of the awards he was nominated for with his energetic and upbeat 90s-inspired R&B album.
Government faces down poll boss drama
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 29/01/2018
» The Nida poll director is vowing to quit after his poll relating to Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon's luxury watches scandal went unpublished on his boss's orders, sparking criticism of political interference.
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.