Japan automakers to spend $4.3 bln in Thailand over 5 years -Thai govt

Japan automakers to invest $4.3 bln in Thailand over 5 years -Thai govt

BANGKOK, Dec 25 (Reuters) – Major Japanese car manufacturers will invest 150 billion baht ($4.34 billion) in Thailand over the next five years, a Thai government spokesperson said on Monday, supporting the Southeast Asian country’s transition to making electric vehicles. Toyota Motor (7203.T) and Honda Motor (7267.T) will invest about 50 billion baht each, while … Read more

India’s Paytm confirms axing jobs in bid to cut costs

India's Paytm confirms axing jobs in bid to cut costs

BENGALURU, Dec 25 (Reuters) – One 97 Communications (PAYT.NS), parent of fintech firm Paytm, on Monday confirmed a “slight reduction in workforce” as part of cost-cutting measures, but did not name a number. Media reports had previously emerged around the non-bank lender cutting more than 1,000 jobs, which the company disputed. Reporting by Manvi Pant … Read more

Robinhood woos richer clients from bigger brokerages

Robinhood woos wealthier clients from bigger brokerages- WSJ

Dec 16 (Reuters) – Robinhood Markets (HOOD.O) is attracting customers from other brokerages, and is looking to expand beyond its base of young, first-time investors, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday. Through Wednesday, the trading app received about $1.1 billion in account transfers since Oct. 23, when it began giving a 1% match on … Read more