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Storm gusts derail Swiss train, lash Europe
Reuters, Published on 04/01/2018
» ZURICH: Gusting winds blew a train off its tracks, injuring eight people, as winter storm Eleanor (aka Burglind) battered Switzerland on Wednesday, bringing trees down on power lines cutting electricity to thousands of homes.
China aims to tap farmers for rubber
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 04/01/2018
» A Chinese state enterprise is to team up with farmer networks to set up a joint venture to purchase rubber directly from growers, according to a source in rubber exporting circles.
Ban on trans fat could boost palm oil
Business, Published on 04/01/2018
» The proposed ban on trans fat will force restaurants and cooking oil makers to modify their products, but the change may be a boon to the palm oil sector, an industry heavily supported by the government's Palm Oil and Palm Oil Industries Development Strategy.
Thai airlines keep a wary eye on rising costs
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 04/01/2018
» Thai airlines are likely to face less financial turbulence in 2018 as competition eases, with the biggest challenge posed by rising costs, especially for fuel.
Data centre planned to secure farm prices
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/01/2018
» The Commerce Ministry plans to build a real-time commodity data centre to manage inventories, production and marketing strategy to prevent prices from falling, said Chutima Bunyapraphasara, the deputy commerce minister.
Strong baht to depress 2018 exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 05/01/2018
» Thailand's rice exports are expected to ease this year from an expected record high of 11.2-11.3 million tonnes in 2017 because of rising global demand and the competitiveness of the local grain, says the Thai Rice Exporters Association.
Guru's Weekly Pick: Jan 5 - 11
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 05/01/2018
» Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond. Enjoy!
Records tumble at home and abroad to welcome 2018
Business, Published on 06/01/2018
» Recap: Global stock markets continued to soar this week, with the Dow Jones index crossing the 25,000-point threshold to a new all-time closing high. Bullish sentiment was supported by a strong US employment rate and the Federal Reserve's upward revision of its forecast for the world's largest economy.
Bangkok Port set to open new customs department
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 06/01/2018
» Bangkok Port is planning to offer a 15-20% discount on its logistics services as it is set to open its own customs department at the port in mid-March, to ease cargo ship queues at Laem Chabang Port in Chon Buri.
Space 2018: Better to go back out late rather than never
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 06/01/2018
» It's going to be a good year in space, and the new players are aiming high. The Indian Space Research Organisation intends to send Chandrayaan-2, an uncrewed orbiter, lander and rover, to the moon in March.