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Malaysia eyes medical-tourism crown
Reuters, Published on 30/07/2014
» KUALA LUMPUR — Muslim tourists have long chosen Malaysia, its beaches and its malls as a holiday destination thanks to cultural affinity. Now the Southeast Asian country, where Muslims make up about 60% of the population, wants to parlay its visitor dividend into a bid to overtake its neighbours for the world's medical-tourism crown.
EU 'delays' Thai cooperation pact
Reuters, Published on 19/06/2014
» BRUSSELS - The European Union (EU) will delay signing an agreement on closer economic and political ties with Thailand and demands a swift return to democracy following the country's military coup, according to a draft document seen by Reuters early Thursday.
Junta claims support from China
Reuters, Published on 04/06/2014
» China and Vietnam have expressed support for Thailand's new military government, an army spokesman said on Wednesday, as pro-army groups planned to demonstrate at the Australian Embassy for downgrading relations after last month's coup.
Recession looms, forecast cut to 1.5%
Reuters, Published on 19/05/2014
» Thailand's economy shrank more than expected in the first quarter as exports remained weak and domestic activity was battered by months of political unrest — which could put the country into recession.
Factory output falls for 12th month
Reuters, Published on 28/04/2014
» Factory output fell more than expected in March, showing how intractable political turmoil in Bangkok has hurt a key pillar of the economy and will cut growth prospects this year.
Singapore Airlines to sponsor F1
Reuters, Published on 15/04/2014
» SINGAPORE - Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA) has been unveiled as the new title sponsor of the city-state's Formula One race in September as the carrier bids to promote its brand to motor racing's global television audience.
World Bank trims China, East Asia 2014 growth forecasts
Reuters, Published on 07/04/2014
» SINGAPORE - The World Bank trimmed its 2014 growth forecast for developing East Asia but said the region's economies were likely to see steady growth in the next couple of years, helped by a pick-up in global growth and trade.