Over 15,300 EV charging points installed islandwide as Singapore eyes target of 60,000 by 2030
While the majority of public chargers will be slow chargers intended for overnight use, LTA plans for some of these public chargers to be fast-charging.
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Chinese solar firms go where US tariffs don’t reach
Chinese solar firms have repeatedly shrunk output in existing hubs while building new factories in other countries, allowing them to sidestep tariffs and dominate the U.S. and…
China’s housing market enjoys upswing
Overall, the combined transaction volumes of new and secondhand homes increased by 3.9 percent year-on-year in October, marking a significant turnaround following eight months of…
US election: What is at stake for Bangladesh’s exports
Local RMG makers believe US trade policy toward China, a major competitor in the global apparel market, will be crucial for their business in the coming years.
Samsung vows to boost AI chip sales after earnings miss
Samsung's chip division alone posted sales of 29.2 trillion won, and an operating profit of 3.9 trillion won in the third quarter. The company attributed the weak earnings to…
Pet Fair Southeast Asia: a catalyst for pet industry growth
A global hub for the pet industry, the event is spread over 20,000 square metres of exhibit space and the participation of nearly 400 exhibitors from 40 countries and trade…
Thailand tops demand for gold in ASEAN for 2nd successive quarter
This growth is mirrored on a global scale, where total gold demand rose by 5% YoY to 1,313 tonnes, marking a record third quarter, with total demand exceeding US$100 billion for…
Thailand’s No. 1 food delivery platform to set up R&D centre in Korea
Line Man Wongnai was established in 2020 through a merger of Line’s food delivery service Line Man and local restaurant review platform Wongnai. The company outpaced its…
Leadership reshuffle looms as Samsung struggles to remain atop
The world’s largest maker of memory chips and smartphones has been battling growing competition at home and abroad. When it comes to artificial intelligence chips, for instance,…
Hanwha, HD Hyundai vie for Poland’s $2.7b submarine program
Hanwha Ocean officials explained plans to train submarine crew members and maintenance personnel for the Polish Navy’s stable submarine operation. According to Hanwha, the two…