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Image problem: Madrasas resist Modi portraits
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 22/01/2018
» Maulana Altaf Hussain Mazahiri is an angry man. The target of his outrage is the government in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, which has issued an order that a portrait of Prime Minister Narendra Modi be displayed in the school he runs.
Oil reserve period could be cut
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/01/2018
» Energy policymakers may cut the national legal oil reserve period from 22 days to 18 if global oil prices climb above US$70 per barrel for a "long period of time".
Low-cost home plan outlined
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/01/2018
» The Treasury Department plans to roll out 2,000 units under the low-cost housing project this year in an effort to help low-income earners own their own homes.
SEZ lease bids aim to reap over B6bn
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/01/2018
» The Treasury Department is expected to fetch at least 6 billion baht for the government's coffers from auctions of state land to be developed into special economic zones (SEZ) in Tak, Nakhon Phanom and Kanchanaburi provinces under 50-year lease contracts.
Companies urged not to delay conservation projects
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 10/08/2015
» Businesses should focus more on energy-saving projects rather than delay investment during the economic slowdown, say experts.
Vietnam's rice shipments climbing on lower prices
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/03/2015
» HANOI – Rice exports from Vietnam, the world’s third-largest shipper, will probably rebound this year as lower prices boost demand, while competition with Thailand keeps the gain to single digits, according to the government.