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Taiwan pilot praised as a hero as search continues (video, photos) (UPDATED)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/02/2015
» Aviation efforts say the pilot of the ill-fated TransAsia ATR 72-600 apparently steered away from populated areas before the crash. Meanwhile, 31 are confirmed dead with 16 survivors.
Thailand becomes Acer's regional centre
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/02/2015
» Acer Inc, the world's fourth-largest computer maker, has positioned Thailand as an operations centre for Indochina in a strategic drive to catch increased IT spending stemming from the arrival of the Asean Economic Community.
Taiwan aircrash pilot hailed as hero
AFP, Published on 05/02/2015
» TAIPEI - Taiwan rescuers scoured a river for 12 people still missing from a TransAsia plane crash Thursday as the pilot was hailed as a hero for apparently battling to avoid hitting built-up areas shortly after issuing a "mayday" call.
Japan's women wrestlers take on sumo's big boys
AFP, Published on 05/02/2015
» TOKYO - Nineteen-year-old Sayaka Matsuo lies on the tatami mat as a personal masseur works on her neck and shoulders to squeeze out the knots.
'Dashcams' catching everything from scammers to disasters
AFP, Published on 06/02/2015
» The terrifying footage of a plane clipping a bridge in Taiwan and crashing into a river this week highlighted the popularity of "dashcams" that are capturing everything from crime to natural disasters through the windscreen.
Taiwan 'hero' pilot found clutching joystick of crashed plane
AFP, Published on 06/02/2015
» TAIPEI - The pilot of the crashed TransAsia plane was still clutching the joystick when his body was found in the cockpit, after he battled to avoid populated areas, reports said Friday as the airline faced sanctions over its second fatal accident.
Panasonic to end TV production
Kyodo News, Published on 31/01/2015
» OSAKA — Panasonic Corp has decided to stop making televisions in China as part of its measures to turn around the money-losing business, sources close to the matter said on Saturday.
TransAsia engines 'failed' before crash
AFP, Published on 06/02/2015
» TAIPEI - Both engines on the TransAsia plane that crashed in Taiwan this week failed before the ATR 72-600 plummeted into a river, investigators said Friday as the death toll rose to at least 35.
Taiwan to hold military parade marking WWII anniversary
AFP, Published on 10/03/2015
» TAIPEI - Taiwan announced Monday that it will hold a military parade marking the end of World War II this year for the first time, as it vies with China over the history of the conflict.
Intel aims to ride digital bandwagon
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/03/2015
» Intel Microelectronics (Thailand), the local arm of processor maker Intel Corporation, is embarking on a digitally driven business strategy to capitalise on emerging opportunities arising from the government's digital economy scheme.