Thailand, Malaysia gear up to begin production of electric-powered vehicles
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Thailand and Malaysia are planning to begin manufacturing Electric vehicles (EVs) in 1995. Thailand's Pholasith Tuk-Tuk Motors Co. is collaborating with the US-based Advanced Electric Car Technology Inc., while Malaysia's United Motor Works Corp. Sdn. Bhd. and the Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn. Bhd. are collaborating with California's US Electricar Inc. EVs are being promoted as the solution to the worsening pollution problems in many Asian cities. Barriers to their acceptance are the complications of replacing and recharging batteries, the desire of some Asians to show off their wealth and high production costs.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1995
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Malaysia sees cool response to low office rents
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Growth prospects for Malaysia's commercial real estate market appear gloomy as demand for office spaces continue to rise at pervasive levels. According to a research conducted by Jones Lang Wootton consulting firm, 79% of the total office space in Kuala Lumpur has been occupied during the first quarter of 1999. In 1998, the occupancy rate was staged at 80% and it reached a high of 92% in 1997. With an estimated 40 new commercial office projects to be completed by 2001, industry experts believe that the trend would prevail for another two years.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1999
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Thailand's Newin is main target of public discontent
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Thai Dep. Finance Minister Newin Chidchob has become the focus of the Thais' disapproval of their government. Newin had reportedly been involved in stock-price manipulation as a legislator in Buri Ram province and in harassing foreign contractors competing with his family's firm. However, Newin is a deeply entrenched member of the Chat Thai party.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 1995
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