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China, trade high on agenda at California summit
Reuters, Published on 15/02/2016
» RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA — US President Barack Obama will press leaders from Southeast Asia to boost trade and back common goals for the South China Sea during a summit starting on Monday that the White House hopes will solidify US influence in the region.
Punch-trunk love: Chinese elephant crushes cars
AFP, Published on 15/02/2016
» BEIJING - A heartbroken elephant acted out his thwarted crush on nearly 20 cars near a Chinese nature reserve during a sulk over the Valentine's Day weekend, local media reported Monday.
THAI encouraged to expand Asean route map
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 15/02/2016
» The government has suggested that Thai Airways International (THAI) and its subsidiaries expand their route system throughout Southeast Asia so Bangkok will become a gateway to the region and serve growing tourism here.
Obama welcomes Prayut, Asean leaders to US summit
Associated Press, Published on 16/02/2016
» RANCHO MIRAGE, CALFIFORNIA – US President Barack Obama opened a meeting of leaders from a 10-nation bloc of Southeast Asian nations on Monday, calling the landmark gathering on US soil a reflection of his personal commitment to an enduring partnership with the diverse group of countries.
Nok Air fails to show at airline meet
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 16/02/2016
» Nok Air executives failed to show up for a scheduled meeting Monday with aviation authorities after hundreds of its passengers were left stranded on Sunday when the airline's pilots went on strike.
Cabinet mulls longer stay for foreign hires
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 16/02/2016
» The cabinet will be asked to increase the period in which legal foreign labourers can work in Thailand by one year and extend the time for verifying the nationalities of foreign labourers who want legal status.
GL aims for B1bn in net profit
Business, Published on 16/02/2016
» Group Lease Plc (GL), a SET-listed hire-purchase company, seeks to double its lending value in neighboring states this year while also maintaining its domestic portfolio.
Nippon Pack pushing that frosty mug sensation
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 16/02/2016
» SET-listed packaging maker Nippon Pack (Thailand) Plc (NPP) has diversified into foods by acquiring a franchise licence to operate A&W Restaurants in Thailand, Myanmar and Laos.
GPSC sets sights on Asean expansion
Business, Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat, Published on 16/02/2016
» Global Power Synergy Co (GPSC), the SET-listed electricity arm of PTT Plc, plans to expand further internationally this year after posting a strong net profit in 2015 thanks to rising power demand at home.
China the focus as Obama hosts South East Asian leaders
AFP, Published on 16/02/2016
» SUNNYLANDS (UNITED STATES) - President Barack Obama hosts South East Asian leaders at a California desert retreat Monday, hoping to increase pressure on China over land grabs in the South China Sea.