PRINCIPLES: In an increasingly competitive market for electronics, brand recognition is key. But even after everything becomes 'Panasonic,' the founder's spirit may remain
Japanese electronics maker Matsu-shita Electric Industrial Co said yesterday it will drop the founder's name and become Panasonic Corp to strengthen its global image under one name.

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High definition TVs (HDTVs) are slimming down while their pictures and capabilities are beefing up.

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The recession camp got bigger on Wednesday as investment giant Goldman Sachs joined those arguing that an economic downturn is already here or will arrive soon.

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NANO REVOLUTION: The world's smallest compact car will be better and safer than most motorcycles on India's roads, the head of Tata Group told the media
India's giant Tata Group unveiled yesterday a US$2,500 car it bills as the world's cheapest amid predictions the compact, no-frills vehicle could revolutionize how the country of 1.1 billion people travels.

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Economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region should remain robust this year despite an expected slowdown in the US and continued appreciation of regional currencies, a UN report said yesterday.

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