Scoot’s Pikachu Jet touches down for Thailand debut
Scoot is the first carrier in the Asean region to launch an exclusive design in collaboration with The Pokémon Company, the Japan-based firm responsible for the media franchise.
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Kakao becomes SM’s 2nd largest stakeholder
Kakao made the investment in part by acquiring SM's newly issued stocks through third-party paid-in capital increases.
China expresses concern over reports of Huawei export curbs
A Foreign Ministry spokeswoman also said China will continue to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.
Global banks see merger and acquisition openings in post-crisis Indonesia
This Russia-Ukraine conflict has made Southeast Asia’s largest economy a lighthouse for global investors seeking solid returns on their portfolios.
Samsung defies chip price slump, vows to continue investment
"The deteriorated environment is not so favorable for our performance for now, but we believe it is also an opportunity to prepare for the future", they said.
New Toyota president to helm firm amid fierce competition
A number of US industry players are expected to throw their hats into the electric vehicle ring, such as IT giant Apple Inc.
Japan’s NTT East eyes entering insect-based food business
Crickets have been attracting worldwide attention as a possible solution to global food shortages.
Will Samsung, Hyundai clash over robots?
A decades-old unspoken rule between the two conglomerates may be ending in robotics, a burgeoning area where their leaders are pouring resources in search of a future growth…
Toyota plans to produce 10.6 million vehicles in 2023
The car giant said that it set a baseline production volume with a downward risk fluctuation range of about 10% in case of shortages in the supply of parts.
More energy, manufacturing and logistics firms among fastest growing in Singapore
There were a total of eight logistics and transportation companies on the 2023 list compared with five in 2022 and this could continue to rise as the industry grows.