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Based on 10 verified sources covering Thailand:

OSAKA -- Funai Electric plans to transfer part of its television business to China's Skyworth Group, the Japanese company said on Wednesday at a creditors' meeting in Tokyo. [1]

PARIS -- This city is home to a number of high-end labels that have been fascinating fashion-loving people around the world for years. Now the brands' established presence, as well as their potential to grow further, is drawing Chinese money. [2]

TOKYO -- One district in this city is relying on international star power to revitalize local industry. [3]

Raphael Chan entered Hong Kong’s construction industry in the mid-1990s convinced that quality building work could improve people’s lives. But he quit more than two decades later, disillusioned by what he called rampant corruption in the industry. [4]

TOKYO -- Sapporo Holdings has received proposals from about 10 groups, including Japanese property developer Mitsui Fudosan and U.S. [5]

Boonsithi Chokwatana is chairman of Saha Group, Thailand's leading consumer products conglomerate. This is part 19 of a 30-part series. The opening of the first Yoshinoya restaurant. The author is at center on the right. [6]

Whilst Thailand remains well known for hospitality, vibrant street food culture, bustling Chinatown, and world-class hotels, the capital is quickly becoming a cultural crossover where brands and the city’s chaotic DNA meet to create meaningful collab... [7]

TOKYO -- A Japanese startup that develops shared second homes is embarking on attracting overseas customers by partnering with world-renowned creatives. [8]

Note: This briefing is based on limited source coverage. The evidence may be incomplete or outdated.

Sources
[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-07-02 · 33% match

China's Skyworth to take over Philips brand TVs in US from Funai

OSAKA -- Funai Electric plans to transfer part of its television business to China's Skyworth Group, the Japanese company said on Wednesday at a creditors' meeting in Tokyo.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-10-19 · 40% match

Chinese money taking a shine to premium French brands

PARIS -- This city is home to a number of high-end labels that have been fascinating fashion-loving people around the world for years. Now the brands' established presence, as well as their potential to grow further, is drawing Chinese money.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-01-24 · 37% match

Tokyo ward hires Thai celebrities to promote local products

TOKYO -- One district in this city is relying on international star power to revitalize local industry.

[4] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 37% match

Lid lifted on Hong Kong bid-rigging rackets

Raphael Chan entered Hong Kong’s construction industry in the mid-1990s convinced that quality building work could improve people’s lives. But he quit more than two decades later, disillusioned by what he called rampant corruption in the industry.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-12-20 · 36% match

Sapporo Holdings' $2.6bn in real estate draws interest from Mitsui Fudosan, KKR

TOKYO -- Sapporo Holdings has received proposals from about 10 groups, including Japanese property developer Mitsui Fudosan and U.S.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-08-12 · 36% match

Some businesses just don't work out: Saha Group chairman's story (19)

Boonsithi Chokwatana is chairman of Saha Group, Thailand's leading consumer products conglomerate. This is part 19 of a 30-part series. The opening of the first Yoshinoya restaurant. The author is at center on the right.

[7] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 35% match

Global brands are flocking to Thailand

Whilst Thailand remains well known for hospitality, vibrant street food culture, bustling Chinatown, and world-class hotels, the capital is quickly becoming a cultural crossover where brands and the city’s chaotic DNA meet to create meaningful collab

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-08-07 · 35% match

Japan's latest pitch to wealthy tourists: Timeshare designer palaces

TOKYO -- A Japanese startup that develops shared second homes is embarking on attracting overseas customers by partnering with world-renowned creatives.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2015-07-06 · 35% match

Chinese property developer Wanda Group buying up cinemas

DALIAN, China -- Commercial real estate developer Dalian Wanda Group is expanding in the film business.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-01-30 · 34% match

Sony basks in profit; Komatsu hit by China slump

TOKYO -- A total of 439 listed companies with March book-closings announced their most recent nine-month earnings Friday, with Sony stealing the spotlight with a sharp turnaround in its bottom line.

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