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Editing DNA of human embryos: After China, UK may be next
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/09/2015
» Using revolutionary new technology, UK research team seeks to be first outside of China to edit DNA of human embryo to study the causes of miscarriage.
China's railway price 30% higher than original estimate, delays
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/09/2015
» After China's price quote 30% higher than original estimate, Nong Khai-Rayong railway construction delayed until December. China & Thailand have yet to agree on many issues.
What's new in business news: August 31, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/08/2015
» PM Prayut & Philippine President Aquino discuss trade, labour & defense ahead of Asean Economic Community, China-Japan rivalry in Indonesian rail project heats up & 2nd Thai-Myanmar bridge construction begins.
Young middle-class Thai women marrying foreigners: Why?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/08/2015
» "Western men find me attractive the way I am, I don’t have to be someone I am not," but "my parents told us not to walk in public around the house because they felt embarrassed to be seen by the neighbours."
What's new in business news: August 4, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/08/2015
» CP & Thai Beverage plan to invest in Pattaya-Rayong & Hua Hin high-speed rail, Japanese keen on Kanchanaburi SEZ near Dawei project in Myanmar & Koh Phangan plans for lifeguards after box jellyfish death.
Thailand outshines Asean in solar power
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/07/2015
» With Thailand's natural gas reserves set to run out in a decade, record sums of money have poured into solar power in hopes of developing a new energy source.
What's new in business news: July 3, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/07/2015
» GM to export engines to US & new Hilux model to increase Toyota pickup exports, deflation after price falls for six months in a row due mostly to falling energy prices & current water crisis has origins in rice pledging scheme.
Friendship bridge fuels drug trafficking
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/06/2015
» While the opening of the first Myanmar-Laos Friendship Bridge last month may bring long-awaited economic benefits, it has also raised concerns over the risk of increased drug trafficking along the route.
What's new in business news: June 17, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/06/2015
» Underground scheme for power cables, firms bullish on toxic waste & transport minister removes civil aviation chief for not getting job done.
Nude selfies culture clash in Chiang Mai & Malaysia
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/06/2015
» Are nude selfies just a silly fun thing that some tourists do for fun? Can earthquakes be caused by nude selfies? Should tourists be thrown in jail or deported for taking nude selfies?