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Chinese tycoon buys 10% of Daimler
New York Times, Published on 24/02/2018
» The Chinese businessman who owns the Geely automotive group has acquired a US$9-billion stake in Daimler, the German maker of Mercedes-Benz cars and trucks.
Volvo XC60 D4 Momentum (2018) review
Richard Leu, Published on 23/02/2018
» Volvo’s second-gen XC60 vies in a highly competitive sector and aims to underscore the brand’s latest hit features.
1.6 Development looks to lay luxury cornerstone
Business, Jesus Alcocer & Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 21/02/2018
» Tanyatip Chearavanont is betting her eight-month-old real estate firm, 1.6 Development, can take on the country's large players in the ultra-luxury sector as it launches a 5.5-billion-baht mixed-use project at the entrance of Soi Thong Lor in 2021.
FPO declares landlords can lock in windfall tax exemption
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/02/2018
» Landlords who lock in bumper profits from selling land near transport infrastructure projects can be exempt from the land windfall tax if they buy and sell the same plot during the same four-year implementation period of the Treasury Department’s land appraisal prices, says a tax expert at the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Bangkok's filthy, choking air: Looking at the bright side
Business, Christopher Caillavet, Published on 19/02/2018
» 'From this foul drain, the greatest stream of human industry flows out to fertilise the world. From this filthy sewer pure gold flows. Here humanity attains its most complete development and its most brutish; here civilisation works its miracles, and here civilised man is turned back almost into a savage."
Life after oil
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 19/02/2018
» Aware that oil won't last forever, Dubai has been betting on science, technology and the arts as it pursues economic diversification and sustainability. The initial results suggest it is setting an excellent example for other oil-exporting countries.
Sansiri adds ride-sharing at projects
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 14/02/2018
» SET-listed property developer Sansiri Plc has created a ride-sharing service platform at its residential projects and community malls, expecting to expand to all projects this year, mainly in Bangkok.
Auto industry game-changers
Business, Published on 12/02/2018
» New data-driven services, strong lightweight materials and a rapid emergence of infrastructure for electric vehicles are key trends that will influence the automotive industry in the coming year, according to the enterprise software provider IFS.
Mini John Cooper Works Countryman (2018) review
Richard Leu, Published on 11/02/2018
» Mini’s SUV can now be had with John Cooper Works power, but can it really feel more special over the Cooper S model?
Suzuki seeks HEV privileges from BoI
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 09/02/2018
» Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation has applied for the government's electric vehicle (EV) scheme to produce hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs).