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Malaysia urges Trump not to cut US regional presence
Published on 23/01/2017
» SINGAPORE - Malaysian Defence Minister Hishammuddin Tun Hussein on Monday urged US President Donald Trump not to reduce US commitments in the Asia-Pacific region.
Quiet Lunar New Year at Yaowarat
Online Reporters, Published on 23/01/2017
» The annual Lunar New Year celebrations will not be held on Yaowarat Road, known as Bangkok's Chinatown, this weekend as the nation remains in mourning for the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
SCB said to be seeking bids for insurance arm
Reuters, Published on 23/01/2017
» SINGAPORE - Siam Commercial Bank Plc (SCB) has begun to formally seek bids for its life insurance business in a sale that could raise about 106 billion baht ($3 billion) for the country's third-biggest lender, said people with knowledge of the process.
China to assume world leadership 'if needed'
Reuters, Published on 23/01/2017
» China does not want world leadership but could be forced to assume that role if others step back from that position, a senior Chinese diplomat said on Monday, after US President Donald Trump pledged to put "America first" in his first speech.
Facebook Live: Anyone can be a TV station
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/01/2017
» After banned TV news anchor Sorayuth proves anyone can be a TV station with a mobile phone, digital TV stations who paid billions for licenses are scared.
Singapore stocks up on CPI, Philippines at three-month high
Published on 23/01/2017
» Singapore stocks touched their highest in over 14 months on Monday after encouraging consumer price data, while the Philippines closed at its highest in three months on positive economic sentiment.
Court approves detention of alleged drug lord
Online Reporters, Published on 23/01/2017
» The Criminal Court has approved a police request to detain suspected Lao drug gang leader Xaysana Keopimpha for 12 more days to allow investigators more time to gather evidence.
Nine airlines likely to pass home tests by June
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 23/01/2017
» Thai authorities will re-issue air operator certificates (AOCs) to nine Thai-registered airlines by June this year ahead of a UN inspection and audit on the country's aviation industry.
B400bn bioeconomy development planned over 10 years
Online Reporters, Published on 23/01/2017
» The government and private sector will invest about 400 billion baht in developing a bioeconomy over 10 years, building refinery complexes and their cities in Rayong and Khon Kaen provinces that will turn cassava and sugarcane into high-value products.
Duterte tames words for Miss Universe hopefuls
Published on 23/01/2017
» MANILA - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has delivered a speech without sex jokes and expletives -- telling the gathering of Miss Universe contestants that he was told to watch his language.