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Early smartphone launch boosts Samsung profits
AFP, Published on 28/04/2016
» SEOUL - Samsung Electronics, the world's largest smartphone maker, reported a better-than-expected jump in net profits on Thursday, boosted by the successful early release of its new flagship Galaxy handset.
Korean dog meat industry, "a dying business"
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/04/2016
» South Koreans are believed to consume somewhere between 1.5 million-2.5 million dogs every year, but the meat farming industry is in decline, with little demand among the younger generation.
Japan inflation, household spending sink ahead of BoJ meeting
AFP, Published on 28/04/2016
» TOKYO - Japan's consumer prices dropped last month by the most in three years, dealing another big blow to Tokyo's faltering war on deflation, data showed Thursday.
Kvyat hopeful at Russian Grand Prix as Rosberg seeks fourth win
AFP, Published on 28/04/2016
» SOCHI (RUSSIA) - Daniil Kvyat hopes he can find the speed to thrill local fans and threaten an end to Nico Rosberg's winning start to the season in this weekend's third Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom.
Nintendo puts shares in Seattle Mariners up for sale
AFP, Published on 28/04/2016
» TOKYO - Nintendo said Thursday it has put some of its stake in the Seattle Mariners baseball team up for sale, as the struggling Japanese videogame giant looks to repair its finances.
Gold prices falls B50 to B20,700
Online Reporters, Published on 28/04/2016
» The Gold Traders Association this morning announced the buying prices at 20,299.24 baht per baht-weight for gold ornaments and 20,600 baht per baht-weight for gold bar.
British cycling team in turmoil as technical director Sutton quits
AFP, Published on 28/04/2016
» LONDON - Great Britain's Cycling team was thrown into turmoil after technical director Shane Sutton resigned on Wednesday, just 100 days from the start of the Rio Olympics.
5% taxi fare rise delayed again
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/04/2016
» The Transport Ministry is keeping a 5% taxi fare rise on hold after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered the ministry to address the problem of cheating taxi drivers first.
SET up 6.47 point at opening
Online Reporters, Published on 28/04/2016
» Thai stocks opened up 0.46% at the start of trade this morning.
Khon Kaen woman behind Facebook group post arrested
Online Reporters, Published on 28/04/2016
» A woman accused of being behind a Facebook post that criticised the draft constitution with aggressive, rude and harsh words in violation of the Referendum Act has been arrested in Khon Kaen.