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Thailand copes with super baht 20 years after crash
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/06/2017
» On 20th anniversary of Asian Financial Crisis new challenges ahead: educational upgrade, attracting foreign direct investment & coping with ageing population.
Sangha reform: Monks getting rich off of temple donations
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/03/2017
» Monks accumulating wealth from temple donations goes against ancient Sangha rules, but govt laws to regulate & audit donations & monk wealth have sparked protests.
Millions falling in love with talking computer app in China
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/08/2015
» Popularised by hit movie Her (2013), a computer app that showers you with attention & is always there for you whenever you need to talk, has now become a reality in China.
What's new in business news: July 13, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/07/2015
» Greece bailout deal reached, soldiers asked to enforce water pumping & CAT Telecom union threatens company's board.
Mekong-Japan Cooperation: Dawei & Thai high-speed train backed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/07/2015
» Thailand & Japan agreed on Saturday to develop Dawei special economic zone (SEZ) in Myanmar & two train lines in Thailand. Japan pledged 205 billion baht to Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam over next three years to spur region's development.
Myanmar's Shwedagon pagoda: Gold covering
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/04/2015
» Surge in gold donations to cover the ancient pagoda in gold leaf & plates donated by Myanmar's growing middle-class. Myanmar's economy predicted to grow 8.3% in 2015 but inflation also expected to rise to 8.4%.
What's new in business news: February 19, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/02/2015
» Yingluck to be sued for estimated B500bn in rice pledging scheme losses, Japan exports surge on Asia demand & Lao minimum wage to rise 44% in April.
What's new in business news: December 24, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/12/2014
» New strategy to attract high-tech foreign investment, stocks plunge after oil prices fall to new lows & ecommerce in Thailand worth B744b and growing.usiness news: December 24, 2014
What's new in business news: September 19, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/09/2014
» 100 billion baht help for low-income earners & farmers, US waives sanctions against Thailand over human trafficking report & warning of quadruple deficits in economy.
What's new in business news: January 27, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/01/2014
» Blue Sky TV signal jammed, lay-offs from minimum wage hike & Japan aid for Asean infrastructure.