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China to buy 100 A320 planes
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/11/2014
» Airbus Group won a pledge from China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC) for the purchase of 100 planes valued at US$10.2 billion as the Chinese lessor seeks assets to power expansion in its home region.
Future Forward says attorney-general to drop computer crimes case
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/10/2019
» The opposition Future Forward Party said on Tuesday that the attorney-general had decided against indicting its leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit on computer crimes charges.
Thailand needs hyperloop, not China-built high-speed rail: Thanathorn
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/10/2018
» A tycoon turned politician who opposes Thailand’s military government has criticised its US$5.6 billion high-speed rail project with China because hyperloop technology offers a more modern alternative.
This Harvard alum wants to help Thailand reclaim lost decade
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/04/2023
» The Move Forward Party, which is surging in opinion polls ahead of the May 14 election, wants to reclaim the "lost decade" under a military-backed rule with proposals for sweeping reforms to revitalise Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy.
Constitutional Court disqualifies Move Forward MP over media shares
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/10/2020
» The Constitutional Court has disqualified an opposition lawmaker from parliament, boosting the government’s majority.
Chinese billionaire’s carmaker adds satellites in Musk territory
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/02/2024
» HONG KONG - A Chinese rocket launched a group of communications satellites produced by one of the country's largest carmakers, boosting the nation's efforts to catch up in low-Earth orbit — an area dominated by Elon Musk's SpaceX.
Economic growth slows, boosts stimulus case
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/11/2023
» Thailand’s economic growth unexpectedly slowed in the third quarter as manufacturing slumped on weak exports, supporting the case for the government to proceed with its planned US$14 billion cash handout program.
Asia’s gamblers cheer wave of legalisation
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/06/2023
» MACAU: In a sea change for the traditionally conservative region, some of the biggest tourism spots in Asia and the Middle East are moving toward building or allowing their first casinos, raising competitive pressure on existing hubs like Macau.
Singapore may consider law to fight cancel culture amid LGBTQIA2S+ rights debate
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/09/2022
» Singapore’s Law Minister said “cancel culture” rules may be included in legislation soon as the government looks to protect residents against online pressure over expressing views on topics including an ongoing debate on LGBTQIA2S+ rights.
Tycoon bets ‘silent majority’ can oust military rulers
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/11/2021
» A steel tycoon is setting up a new party as an alternative to the military-backed establishment and anti-government protesters, seeking to appeal to what he called a “silent majority” alienated by the festering political divide.