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Japan starts ammonia co-firing trial at coal power station
Reuters, Published on 01/04/2024
» TOKYO - Japan's top power generator, JERA, said on Monday it has begun a demonstration of co-firing 20% of ammonia with coal at its Hekinan thermal power station in central Japan, in what it said is the world's first trial using a large amount of the gas at a major commercial plant.
Dollar firm after Fed comments; yen under close watch
Reuters, Published on 28/03/2024
» TOKYO: The U.S. dollar received a boost against major currency peers on Thursday, as a Federal Reserve official said he wasn't in a hurry to cut rates amid sticky inflation, and as traders braced for key economic data.
Xiaomi announces release date for first EV, shares surge
Reuters, Published on 12/03/2024
» BEIJING - Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi will start deliveries of its first electric vehicle (EV) by the end of March, the firm's boss said Tuesday, bringing its highly anticipated entry into the automotive industry to the brink of completion.
Business group keeps growth outlook at 2.8%-3.3%
Reuters, Published on 06/03/2024
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.8%-3.3% this year, maintaining a previous forecast, a leading joint business group said on Wednesday.
Inflation falls but by less than expected
Reuters, Published on 05/03/2024
» Inflation as measured by the headline consumer price index (CPI) fell 0.77% in February from a year earlier, versus a 1.11% year-on-year drop the previous month, the Commerce Ministry said on Tuesday.
Bitcoin bounces beyond $64,000 as records beckon
Reuters, Published on 04/03/2024
» SINGAPORE - Bitcoin scaled a two-year high on Monday, breaking $64,000 as a wave of money carried it within striking distance of record levels.
Incentives for companies transitioning to EVs approved
Reuters, Published on 21/02/2024
» Thailand has approved incentives for companies to transition their commercial fleets of large trucks and buses to battery electric vehicles (EVs), the government said on Wednesday.
Consumer confidence at 47-month high
Reuters, Published on 13/02/2024
» Thai consumer confidence rose in January to reach the highest level in 47 months, bolstered by government stimulus measures and tourism, a survey showed on Tuesday.
India rice rates extend rally on low supplies; Thai prices ease
Reuters, Published on 02/02/2024
» BENGALURU - Parboiled rice export prices from India extended their record rally this week, driven by tight supplies and firm demand due to higher prices in other hubs, while Thai rates slipped as new supply from fresh harvests trickled in.
Oil prices gain after OPEC+ maintains output cuts
Reuters, Published on 02/02/2024
» SINGAPORE - Oil prices rose in early trade on Friday following a decision by OPEC+ to keep its oil output policy unchanged, clawing back some losses from the previous trading session triggered by unsubstantiated ceasefire reports between Israel and Hamas.