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Indonesia tries educating palm oil critics
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 15/01/2018
» Indonesia has vowed to continue the fight against what it sees as an unfair global camaign against its palm-oil industry, a key economic driver that generated more than US$17 billion worth of exports in 2016.
Protein power
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 15/01/2018
» New Zealand-based Fonterra, the world's largest exporter of dairy products, expects healthy growth in the protein markets of South and East Asia in the next five years, thanks to healthier lifestyles and the growing interest in fitness.
Global marketing gurus to feature at inaugural MarketingPulse
Published on 14/01/2018
» The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will launch the inaugural MarketingPulse conference on Wednesday 21 March. Featuring more than 30 international experts in marketing, media, advertising and brand management, the conference will examine the latest marketing trends and offer insights and success stories from top industry representatives. The conference aims to help companies enhance their competitiveness in marketing and brand promotion, while highlighting Hong Kong’s standing as the region’s premier marketing hub. The event is tailored for corporate executives, marketing and advertising agency representatives and brand representatives.
Baht crosses over 32 benchmark
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/01/2018
» The baht extended its gains on Friday, trading at below 32 to the US dollar and ending the first two weeks of the year up 2%, while exporters have asked the central bank to take measures to put the baht in line with its trade counterparts to retain a competitive advantage.
BoI eyes applications of B720bn
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/01/2018
» The government expects applications submitted to the Board of Investment (BoI) to grow by 12% to 720 billion baht in 2018, thanks to infrastructure investment and a better international relationship with the US and the EU.
Marvel creates Chinese superheroes to draw Asia fans
AFP, Published on 12/01/2018
» MANILA: Chinese superheroes will soon be joining the pantheon of larger-than-life Marvel universe mainstays Spider-Man, Iron Man and the X-Men, a company official said as the comic book giant makes a major thrust into Asia.
Uproar over bitcoin crackdown bid divides S.Korea
Reuters, Published on 12/01/2018
» SEOUL: With a tech-savvy population quick to adopt the latest gadgets and a young generation facing dim prospects in the conventional workplace, South Korea has been a fertile ground for virtual currencies.
Grande Centre Point expands for tourism
Business, Suchat Sritama, Published on 12/01/2018
» Grande Centre Point Group of Hotels plans to see an increase in revenue to 2.4 billion baht this year thanks to the buoyant tourism industry.
Seoul sends bitcoin on rollercoaster ride
AFP, Published on 11/01/2018
» Bitcoin and other virtual currencies were sent on rollercoaster rides in South Korea Thursday as the government said it was planning to ban cryptocurrency exchanges, before later backtracking.
Hyundai invests in Grab to get into SE Asia taxi app market
Reuters, Published on 11/01/2018
» SEOUL: South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co said on Thursday it had invested in Southeast Asian ride-hailing firm Grab, as it seeks to expand into the region to reduce its reliance on China following a damaging diplomatic row between Seoul and Beijing.