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China's Hong Kong dilemma
Asia focus, Minxin Pei, Published on 03/07/2017
» Amid the celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the return of Hong Kong to Chinese rule on July 1, Beijing has been declaring that, contrary to dire predictions, the former British colony has thrived, and that the "one country, two systems" model designed by Deng Xiaoping, China's late paramount leader, has been a resounding success.
Japan's 2016 current account surplus largest in 9 years
Kyodo News, Published on 11/05/2017
» Japan posted a current account surplus of 20.20 trillion yen ($177 billion) in fiscal 2016, the largest since fiscal 2007, as imports fell more than exports on declining crude oil prices, government data showed Thursday.
Japan pledges $40m to ADB infrastructure fund
Published on 06/05/2017
» YOKOHAMA - Japan pledged Saturday to provide US$40 million to help developing countries introduce advanced technology via the Asian Development Bank in response to increasing infrastructure needs in the Asia-Pacific region.
Rising baht puts BoT on its toes
Business, Published on 25/04/2017
» Nervousness that the US Treasury will add Thailand to its list of countries to be monitored for currency market manipulations could compel the Bank of Thailand to hold off from intervening in the foreign exchange market and seek other measures to curb the baht’s rapid gain. The central bank’s tapering of its short-dated bond sales has had a small impact in stemming the influx of capital, a main reason for the appreciation of the baht.
Asahi Glass to buy 58.8% of chemical firm Vinythai
Published on 14/12/2016
» TOKYO - Asahi Glass Co said Wednesday it is buying a 58.8% stake in Thai chemical manufacturer Vinythai Plc for about 33.5 billion yen ($291 million) to expand its business in Southeast Asia.
ADB chief calls for continued US involvement in Asia
Published on 11/11/2016
» The chief of the Asian Development Bank on Friday called on the United States to maintain its economic involvement in the Asia-Pacific region in the wake of Republican Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election.
Otsuka opens new medical-foods factory
Kyodo News, Published on 28/09/2016
» A joint venture involving Japan's Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co opened a new factory in Thailand on Wednesday to produce medical foods, which are nutritional products developed specifically for the dietary management of disease.
RCEP leaders to skip 2016 completion target
Published on 07/09/2016
» VIENTIANE - The countries involved in negotiating Asia's most ambitious trade agreement will skip their declared goal of concluding the negotiations by the end of this year and will try to intensify negotiations, official sources said Wednesday.
PM meets Japan business leaders, urges more investment
Kyodo News, Published on 01/02/2016
» The head of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry met Monday with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha for talks aimed at facilitating and boosting Japanese investment in Thailand.
Honda to build test course in Prachin Buri
Kyodo News, Published on 09/11/2015
» Honda Motor Co's Bangkok-based centre for automotive research and development for Asia and Oceania announced on Monday the construction of an all-new automobile test course in eastern Thailand's Prachin Buri province.