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More volatility ahead for Asian markets
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 27/07/2015
» Asian markets are likely to remain volatile in the face of continuing global weakness, although investors would be better off putting their money into markets such as Europe and the United States, according to Kelvin Tay, the regional chief investment officer of UBS.
Kirk carries hot start into share of Meijer lead
AFP, Published on 24/07/2015
» GRAND RAPIDS (UNITED STATES) - Former Women's British Open runner-up Katherine Kirk got off to an electrifying start to fire a seven-under 64 for a share of the lead after the first round of the Meijer Classic.
Taiwan's Formosa Plastics chief quits amid bribery probe
AFP, Published on 27/07/2015
» TAIPEI - Formosa Plastics Group, a leading Taiwanese manufacturing conglomerate, said Monday one of its top executives had resigned over a years-long bribery scandal involving a supplier.
Taiwan food company boss jailed over 'gutter oil' scandal
AFP, Published on 28/07/2015
» TAIPEI - A court has sentenced the head of a Taiwanese company to 20 years in jail for his role at the centre of a "gutter oil" scandal that gripped the island's food industry and brought down a minister.
Thailand ready for Taiwanese
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 16/06/2015
» Thailand are confident that they will continue their winning start to the 2018 World Cup qualifying when they take on Taiwan today.
Japan's humanoid robot 'Pepper' set to hit stores
AFP, Published on 18/06/2015
» TOKYO - Japan's SoftBank said Thursday that its chatty humanoid robot Pepper would go on sale this weekend, as it announced a deal with China's biggest e-commerce website Alibaba and a Taiwanese manufacturer to work on robotics technology.
Keeping tradition intact, Ascot goes international
AFP, Published on 18/06/2015
» ASCOT (UNITED KINGDOM) - Pomp, pageantry and Pimm's, plus a vast array of elaborate hats, makes Royal Ascot a truly English affair –- but Britain's most prestigious horse race meeting is attracting a growing international contingent.
Trafficked Cambodians returned from Thai fishing boat 'slavery'
AFP, Published on 19/06/2015
» PHNOM PENH - More than 200 Cambodian fishermen rescued from "slave-like conditions" on Thai fishing boats in Indonesian waters returned home on Thursday, some after years of captivity, officials and victims said.
Hotel chains fight for slice of Myanmar's tourism pie
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 22/06/2015
» Yangon: Myanmar wants to boost its food and hospitality standards to serve growing demand from international tourists, who are expected to number 5 million this year.
Two Taiwanese in 'ice' bust
Online Reporters, Published on 24/06/2015
» Two Taiwanese men have been arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport and charged with attempting to smuggle 12kgs of crystal methamphetamine, or ya ice, to New Zealand.