Thai academics urges government workers rights move
Academics urge govt to boost labour rights protection in response to GSP suspension. Academics say Thailand has not been adequately protecting workers’ rights – both Thai and…
Tax bureau finds Ghosn misappropriated ¥150 mil. over 3 years
Ghosn is currently out of on bail. Nissan Motor Co. was found to have underreported about ¥150 million over the three years until the business year ending March 2014, The Yomiuri…
New World Bank rankings points to increased competition in Asia
World Bank ‘Doing Business’ rankings were released last week. A trade war between the world’s two largest economy and an uncertain global economic situation has…
More changes friendly to foreign investors on way in China
China is courting more FDI as their cash reserves run lower. China will roll out more measures friendly to foreign investors, including further removing business restrictions and…
Japan, Toyota eye Thailand as R&D, manufacturing hub
Meanwhile Toyota chairman Takeshi Uchiyamada said his company is currently beefing production facilities in Thailand, aiming to build over 5 million units by 2025. Industry…
Three companies with offices in Singapore linked to forest fires causing haze
Haze has closed thousands of schools across Southeast Asia and has been responsible for several deaths. The haze is back. And as forest fires rage on in Indonesia, a Singapore…
India bans e-cigarettes
The decision has been met with criticism and charges of favouritism. The Union Cabinet’s move on Wednesday clearing an ordinance for banning production, import, distribution and…
Carrie Lam assures investors Hong Kong can rebound from protests
Written by the Associated Press as appearing in the Straits Times. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has told investors at a Belt and Road forum that the semi-autonomous…
Nissan board pushes out Saikawa after disclosure of improper compensation
The embattled company is facing major structural changes on the back of two scandals. Nissan Motor Co. announced Monday that President and Chief Executive Officer Hiroto Saikawa…
B Grimm alots 38.5 billion Baht till 2022 in Asean
The company has earmarked the money for investment. B Grimm Power Plc has set aside more than Bt38.5 billion for investment in its power projects with the aim of achieving 5,000…