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Sinking Cities
Asia focus, Published on 02/09/2019
» One of the most pressing challenges the world is facing as a result of climate change is rising sea levels. Scientists predict that oceans will rise by between 0.3 and 2.5 metres by 2100. This will put many coastal areas at risk, with potentially catastrophic consequences for large cities.
Work in progress
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 30/01/2017
» Merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions have been surging in Vietnam, as steady economic growth and an expanding middle class draw interest from companies in Thailand, Japan and South Korea among others.
Envoy: Philippines still open for business
Business, Nopporn Wong-Anan, Published on 03/09/2016
» MANILA - Despite its controversial and deadly drug war, the Philippines under the leadership of President Rodrigo Duterte maintains a business-friendly approach and offers vast opportunities for investors, says the Thai envoy to the Philippines.
Jica proposes underground railway in Yangon
Published on 11/08/2015
» The Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) will provide US$250 million (8.8 billion baht) to upgrade Yangon’s circular railway and has also proposed building two underground railway lines, as well as a light rapid transit system to improve the flow of traffic around the city.
On a regional roll
Asia focus, Nalin Viboonchart, Published on 07/04/2014
» As the automotive industry in Asia Pacific continues to expand, the American carmaker Ford Motor Co expects up to 70% of its growth over the next decade will come from this promising region, says David Schoch, group vice-president and president for Asia Pacific.
VietJetAir buys 63 A320s in Singapore
AFP, Published on 11/02/2014
» SINGAPORE - Fledgling carrier VietJetAir on Tuesday ordered 63 Airbus A320 jets with a list price of US$6.4 billion (211 billion baht) in a massive expansion programme that underscores Asia's central role in the future of world aviation.
VietJetAir orders 62 Airbus jets
AFP, Published on 25/09/2013
» PARIS - Airbus announced Wednesday that VietJetAir signed a letter of intent to purchase 62 A320 medium-haul aircraft worth US$6.1 billion at catalogue prices and take options on another 30.