Manufactured by Shwe Daehan Motors in Myanmar, this year’s Hyundai H-1 (Starex) is one of the best semi-knocked down vehicles on the market – ideal for both long and short trips to the country. Now available from International KLM, the sole official distributor of Hyundai vehicles, the H-1 is one of the most popular vehicles in Southeast Asia, already selling over 10,000 cars in the region. Compared with other utility models the H-1 is reasonable priced, given its reputation for quality and reliability. YGN plates are available for this model, though H-1 models are available to view and test drive in showrooms across the country – in Mandalay, Mawlamying, Naypyitaw, Monywa and Magway, as well as Yangon. Moreover, Hyundai spare parts can be bought at the service dealer showrooms. Interior & Exterior The H-1 is designed with a dual auto sliding door and folding mirrors on the outside, and leather seats, full auto air-condition system and an 8-inch ... » Learn More about Hyundai’s H-1 comes to town
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Thailand powers towards a Green Economy
When Somphote Ahunai returned to Bangkok after completing an MBA degree in the US, he had $200 left in the bank. Today the renewable energy and electric vehicle company he founded has a market value of $5.6 billion and testifies to Thailand’s highly successful advance into green and sustainable industries. After initially working as a securities trader, Somphote first entered the renewables business when he started producing biodiesel fuel from a palm oil plantation he had acquired. Then he moved his company, Energy Absolute Pcl, into solar and wind farms, growing to become the nation’s number two publicly-listed electricity supplier. Now Somphote has become a key figure in Thailand’s efforts to steer its highly successful automobile manufacturing industry – the world’s 11th largest – beyond the internal combustion engine era into the design and production of electric vehicles and the lithium-ion batteries and charging stations that will power them. On his journey to becoming an ... » Learn More about Thailand powers towards a Green Economy
The Lives They Live: Now 69, he’s donated blood since he was 18
Mr Robert Chew started donating blood 51 years ago and he has not stopped since. The last time the 69-year-old stepped up to the plate was on Dec 19 - the 183rd time he has voluntarily made this life-saving contribution. The semi-retired businessman is among Singapore's oldest and top blood donors, said the Singapore Red Cross which recruits and maintains the register of blood donors. Mr Chew started donating blood almost by chance. It was back in 1966. Then 18, he had just completed his studies at Victoria School and was mulling over his career move. "I did not have to do national service, but I was thinking of joining the police force," he recounted. NS was introduced in Singapore only the following year. One day, he was cycling from his home in Balestier to his father's fruit import and distribution business when he spotted a banner near his father's shop in New Bridge Road. "The banner said, 'Donate blood, save lives'. It got me thinking about donating blood." ... » Learn More about The Lives They Live: Now 69, he’s donated blood since he was 18