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SE Asia Stocks-Rise as US Fed signals gradual tightening
Published on 16/03/2017
» Southeast Asian stock markets ended higher on Thursday with Indonesia closing at its highest in nearly two years, as the US Federal Reserve raised rates but signalled a more gradual pace of monetary tightening this year than many had expected.
Malaysian assassination victim's identity confirmed by DNA
Kyodo News, Published on 16/03/2017
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian police have confirmed that a man murdered last month in Kuala Lumpur International Airport is the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, based on DNA samples obtained from his child, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Wednesday.
US Fed raises rates 0.25%
Associated Press, Published on 16/03/2017
» WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate for the second time in three months and signaled that further hikes this year will be gradual. The move reflects a consistently solid US economy and will likely mean higher rates on some consumer and business loans.
Thai PBS director quits in CPF row
News, Published on 16/03/2017
» Thai Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) director Krisda Rueangareerat yesterday announced his resignation over the broadcaster's controversial investment in debentures issued by Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF), an agro-industrial conglomerate, Thai PBS reported late last night.
New driving licence laws drawn up
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 16/03/2017
» New regulations requiring those applying for a car driving licence to pass a 15-hour course of lessons have been submitted to the Council of State for consideration.
Govt insists tax grab is feasible
News, Published on 16/03/2017
» The government has admitted to the possibility of being sued but has insisted on going ahead with a plan to collect an estimated 16 billion baht in tax and fines from former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra over the Shin Corp stake sale.
Ariya and caddie Luark reunite, put disagreement to rest
Sports, Published on 16/03/2017
» PHOENIX: Thailand's Ariya Jutanugarn has a familiar face on the bag at the Bank of Hope Founders Cup this week, Golfweek reported.
Theerathon ready for WC qualifiers
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 16/03/2017
» SCG Muang Thong United defender Theerathon Bunmathan's injury is not serious and he should be fit for Thailand's World Cup qualifiers later this month, club doctor Pornthep Mamanee said yesterday.
PACC to decide rice suspects' fate by June
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 16/03/2017
» The Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission's (PACC) processing of 987 cases associated with the rice-pledging scandal during the Yingluck Shinawatra administration expects to decide on the level of suspects' involvement by June.
Veera blasts arrest warrant
News, Published on 16/03/2017
» Rights and anti-corruption activist Veera Somkwamkid has cried foul over an arrest warrant he faces in connection with internet survey findings he published showing people's alleged lack of confidence in the government.