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Aiyawatt to inherit his father’s mantle in business and sport

THE REINS of King Power Group’s multi-billion-baht business empire is now in the hands of 32-year-old Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, whose father Vichai was killed in a helicopter crash in the UK over the weekend.
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Aiyawatt to inherit his father’s mantle in business and sport

THE REINS of King Power Group’s multi-billion-baht business empire is now in the hands of 32-year-old Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, whose father Vichai was killed in a helicopter crash in the UK over the weekend.

Asian shares swing after Wall St fall, bargain-buyers add support

Asian stocks fluctuated Monday with investors still on edge after last week's rout, with caution after another hammering for Wall Street offsetting bargain-buying.
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Asian shares swing after Wall St fall, bargain-buyers add support

Asian stocks fluctuated Monday with investors still on edge after last week's rout, with caution after another hammering for Wall Street offsetting bargain-buying.

HSBC profits up 28% at $5.9 bn in third quarter

Banking giant HSBC said on Monday that pre-tax profit rose 28 percent to $5.92 billion in the third quarter, boosted by «strong revenue growth» in its main global businesses.
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HSBC profits up 28% at $5.9 bn in third quarter

Banking giant HSBC said on Monday that pre-tax profit rose 28 percent to $5.92 billion in the third quarter, boosted by «strong revenue growth» in its main global businesses.

A key cog in the logistics wheel

Eastern Air Logistics Co (EAL), the freight unit under China Eastern Airlines, has been playing a pivotal role in the transportation of exhibition products during the upcoming Nov 5 to 10 China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, according to Wang J
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A key cog in the logistics wheel

Eastern Air Logistics Co (EAL), the freight unit under China Eastern Airlines, has been playing a pivotal role in the transportation of exhibition products during the upcoming Nov 5 to 10 China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, according to Wang Jianmin, vice president and chief financial officer of EAL.

Master of the big deal

VICHAI Srivaddhanaprabha, 60, is the key figure behind the huge success of King Power International, Thailand’s duty-free shopping giant, and has bagged many big deals in Thailand’s business history, including their latest acquisition – the Mah
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Master of the big deal

VICHAI Srivaddhanaprabha, 60, is the key figure behind the huge success of King Power International, Thailand’s duty-free shopping giant, and has bagged many big deals in Thailand’s business history, including their latest acquisition – the MahaNakorn development project, Thailand’s tallest mixed-use tower – at Bt14 billion.

Stock markets slump as volatile week ends with tech selloff

Equity markets suffered another downturn Friday with tech stocks pummeled after US titans Amazon and Google-parent Alphabet missed key earnings targets.
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Stock markets slump as volatile week ends with tech selloff

Equity markets suffered another downturn Friday with tech stocks pummeled after US titans Amazon and Google-parent Alphabet missed key earnings targets.

S&P downgrades Italy debt outlook, intensifying budget stand-off

Ratings agency S&P has downgraded its outlook for Italy's sovereign debt but left its credit rating untouched, upping the pressure on Rome amid a stand-off with Brussels over its budget.
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S&P downgrades Italy debt outlook, intensifying budget stand-off

Ratings agency S&P has downgraded its outlook for Italy's sovereign debt but left its credit rating untouched, upping the pressure on Rome amid a stand-off with Brussels over its budget.

Which Asian Country Has the Most Hydropower Capacity?

According to the recent Hydropower Status Report, East Asia and the Pacific has the highest annual increase in hydropower capacity with China contributing the largest share of installed capacity.
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Which Asian Country Has the Most Hydropower Capacity?

According to the recent Hydropower Status Report, East Asia and the Pacific has the highest annual increase in hydropower capacity with China contributing the largest share of installed capacity.

Asian markets end week down, more volatility tipped

Asian markets fell Friday as trade tensions and geopolitical worries kept investors from tracking a rebound on Wall Street, with observers warning of further volatility to come.
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Asian markets end week down, more volatility tipped

Asian markets fell Friday as trade tensions and geopolitical worries kept investors from tracking a rebound on Wall Street, with observers warning of further volatility to come.

HK manufacturers urged to diversify supply-chain bases

More Hong Kong manufacturers are considering relocating or already moved their supply-chain bases on the Chinese mainland to other countries to mitigate the negative effects of rising trade tensions between China and the United States, the Hong Kong Tra
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HK manufacturers urged to diversify supply-chain bases

More Hong Kong manufacturers are considering relocating or already moved their supply-chain bases on the Chinese mainland to other countries to mitigate the negative effects of rising trade tensions between China and the United States, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) warns.

GPF launches environmentally and socially focused portfolio

GOVERNMENT PENSION Fund (GPF), Thailand’s largest institutional investor, has launched an environment, social and governance (ESG)-focused portfolio to invest in Thailand-listed companies amid a worldwide equity sell-off.
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GPF launches environmentally and socially focused portfolio

GOVERNMENT PENSION Fund (GPF), Thailand’s largest institutional investor, has launched an environment, social and governance (ESG)-focused portfolio to invest in Thailand-listed companies amid a worldwide equity sell-off.

Asian markets suffer bloodletting on trade, geopolitical fears

Asian markets went into freefall Thursday, tracking a plunge on Wall Street, with trading floors awash with negativity on geopolitical concerns and following weak US economic and earnings data.
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Asian markets suffer bloodletting on trade, geopolitical fears

Asian markets went into freefall Thursday, tracking a plunge on Wall Street, with trading floors awash with negativity on geopolitical concerns and following weak US economic and earnings data.

Shares dive in Australia's AMP after huge funds outflow, insurance sale

Australia's AMP share price plunged by almost 25 percent Thursday after the financial services giant revealed a huge outflow of funds following a string of scandals, and amid plans to sell its insurance businesses.
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Shares dive in Australia's AMP after huge funds outflow, insurance sale

Australia's AMP share price plunged by almost 25 percent Thursday after the financial services giant revealed a huge outflow of funds following a string of scandals, and amid plans to sell its insurance businesses.

UBS reports better-than-expected results, cautious outlook

Swiss banking giant UBS reported Thursday better-than-expected third quarter results alongside a cautious outlook due to current turmoil in the markets.
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UBS reports better-than-expected results, cautious outlook

Swiss banking giant UBS reported Thursday better-than-expected third quarter results alongside a cautious outlook due to current turmoil in the markets.

Asian markets mostly lower as energy firms tank

Asian equities mostly fell again Wednesday extending the previous day's geopolitics-fuelled sell-off, with energy firms taking another battering in response to an oil market rout.
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Asian markets mostly lower as energy firms tank

Asian equities mostly fell again Wednesday extending the previous day's geopolitics-fuelled sell-off, with energy firms taking another battering in response to an oil market rout.

Barclays profit surges in third quarter

British bank Barclays on Wednesday reported a 72-percent surge in quarterly net profits as strong performances by its retail and credit card divisions offset weakness at its investment unit.
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Barclays profit surges in third quarter

British bank Barclays on Wednesday reported a 72-percent surge in quarterly net profits as strong performances by its retail and credit card divisions offset weakness at its investment unit.

New competitiveness index ranks Asian countries

The World Economic Forum has released the latest version of its Global Competitiveness Index which saw differing fortunes for longstanding Asian giants.
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New competitiveness index ranks Asian countries

The World Economic Forum has released the latest version of its Global Competitiveness Index which saw differing fortunes for longstanding Asian giants.

Starbucks opens first sign language store in US

Rebecca Witzofsky, a 20-year-old deaf student at Gallaudet University in Washington, and her hearing friend Nikolas Carapellatti wanted to get a coffee.
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Starbucks opens first sign language store in US

Rebecca Witzofsky, a 20-year-old deaf student at Gallaudet University in Washington, and her hearing friend Nikolas Carapellatti wanted to get a coffee.

Germany urges global minimum tax for digital giants

German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said in an interview for publication Sunday he backed a global minimum fiscal regime for multinationals as Europe looks to levy tax notably on US tech giants.
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Germany urges global minimum tax for digital giants

German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said in an interview for publication Sunday he backed a global minimum fiscal regime for multinationals as Europe looks to levy tax notably on US tech giants.

Shanghai surge leads Asian markets rally

Most Asian markets rose Monday, with Shanghai surging more than four percent to build on a rally at the end of last week but traders are still cautious over geopolitical tensions.
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Shanghai surge leads Asian markets rally

Most Asian markets rose Monday, with Shanghai surging more than four percent to build on a rally at the end of last week but traders are still cautious over geopolitical tensions.

South Korea has the strongest entrepreneurship in Asia

South Korea tops the region in entrepreneurship environment with a score of 54%, according to the recently released Global Entrepreneurship Index.
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South Korea has the strongest entrepreneurship in Asia

South Korea tops the region in entrepreneurship environment with a score of 54%, according to the recently released Global Entrepreneurship Index.

JPMorgan Chase to build 'fintech' campus in Silicon Valley

JPMorgan Chase announced Friday that it will open a new campus for financial technology, or «fintech,» in Silicon Valley in 2020, staffed by more than 1,000 workers.
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JPMorgan Chase to build 'fintech' campus in Silicon Valley

JPMorgan Chase announced Friday that it will open a new campus for financial technology, or «fintech,» in Silicon Valley in 2020, staffed by more than 1,000 workers.

China's GDP growth slows to 6.5 percent in third quarter

China's economy grew at its slowest pace in nine years in the third quarter, as a campaign to tackle mounting debt and trade frictions with the US had an effect.
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China's GDP growth slows to 6.5 percent in third quarter

China's economy grew at its slowest pace in nine years in the third quarter, as a campaign to tackle mounting debt and trade frictions with the US had an effect.

Thailand beat by Vietnam as most globalised populous economy

Việt Nam’s trade as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) reached over 200 per cent in 2017, the highest level for any country with over 50 million people in the World Bank’s data set, which goes back to 1960.
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Thailand beat by Vietnam as most globalised populous economy

Việt Nam’s trade as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) reached over 200 per cent in 2017, the highest level for any country with over 50 million people in the World Bank’s data set, which goes back to 1960.

Indonesia to take part in Riyadh investment conference

Indonesia is set to take part in the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from Oct 23 to 25, according to Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) head Thomas Lembong.
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Indonesia to take part in Riyadh investment conference

Indonesia is set to take part in the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from Oct 23 to 25, according to Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) head Thomas Lembong.

Asian markets head down with Fed rates set to rise more

Asian markets resumed their downtrend on Thursday as investors contemplated more interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, while Washington added to China-US frictions and Brexit negotiators struggle to find common ground.
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Asian markets head down with Fed rates set to rise more

Asian markets resumed their downtrend on Thursday as investors contemplated more interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, while Washington added to China-US frictions and Brexit negotiators struggle to find common ground.

Asian markets dive with Fed set for more rate hikes

Asian markets resumed their downtrend on Thursday as investors contemplated more interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, while Washington added to China-US frictions and Brexit negotiators struggle to find common ground.
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Asian markets dive with Fed set for more rate hikes

Asian markets resumed their downtrend on Thursday as investors contemplated more interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, while Washington added to China-US frictions and Brexit negotiators struggle to find common ground.

BSH unveils colour-changing Bosch Vario Style fridge-freezer

BSH, the German manufacturer of Bosch-brand home appliances, has marketed the Bosch Vario Style fridge-freezer with door panels than can be easily changed and come in 19 different colours.
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BSH unveils colour-changing Bosch Vario Style fridge-freezer

BSH, the German manufacturer of Bosch-brand home appliances, has marketed the Bosch Vario Style fridge-freezer with door panels than can be easily changed and come in 19 different colours.

KBank’s ‘Superior’ strategy a boon to online businesses

In response to the growing e-commerce trend, Kasikornbank (KBank) has adopted a strategy called “Change to Understand Online Sellers”.
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KBank’s ‘Superior’ strategy a boon to online businesses

In response to the growing e-commerce trend, Kasikornbank (KBank) has adopted a strategy called “Change to Understand Online Sellers”.

JD Sports to open first store in Thailand at Iconsiam

JD Sports will open its first store in Thailand on November 9 at Iconsiam, with a wide range of sports apparel including leading brands Nike, adidas, North Face and Vans.
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JD Sports to open first store in Thailand at Iconsiam

JD Sports will open its first store in Thailand on November 9 at Iconsiam, with a wide range of sports apparel including leading brands Nike, adidas, North Face and Vans.

China endorses Pakistan’s aid request to IMF

China on Monday endorsed Pakis­tan’s request to Interna­tional Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial assistance for addressing its economic challenges, but cautioned that the facility should not affect economic cooperation between Islamabad and Beijing
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China endorses Pakistan’s aid request to IMF

China on Monday endorsed Pakis­tan’s request to Interna­tional Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial assistance for addressing its economic challenges, but cautioned that the facility should not affect economic cooperation between Islamabad and Beijing.

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