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November exports hit record nine-month high
Business, Published on 27/12/2016
» Thailand's exports unexpectedly surged 10.2% year-on-year in November, hitting a record high in nine months and raising the government's hope that whole-year exports could eke out marginal growth this year.
A year to remember
Asia focus, Published on 26/12/2016
» From the election of "Duterte Harry" in the Philippines to the affair of the "Female Rasputin" that has gripped millions of Koreans, it's been another memorable year in Asia. A few long-running political and security soap operas also continue to play out, most notably the drama in the South China Sea. As well, there is no sign that the tragedy of the Rohingya will end anytime soon. This week, Asia Focus takes a look back at some of the events and personalities that made headlines in 2016.
Asian shares drift lower in thin Pre-Holiday trade
Business, Published on 26/12/2016
» Recap: The oil price retreat and lack of positive market-moving factors weighed on Asian stocks last week. Thai shares also tracked the fall in the regional bourses, but buying in tax-saving funds ahead of the year-end limited the downside.
Baby orangutans rescued in police sting
AFP, Published on 24/12/2016
» Police rescued two baby orangutans in a sting operation in Bangkok after undercover officers arranged to buy the primates over a mobile phone messaging app from wildlife traffickers for nearly US$20,000, officials said on Saturday.
Global terror attacks rattle Thai stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/12/2016
» Thai shares retreated Tuesday as investors were spooked by intensified geopolitical concerns after the assassination of Russia's ambassador to Turkey and violent incidents in Germany and Switzerland.
State rice stocks headed for disposal
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/12/2016
» The government is committed to disposing all 8 million tonnes of state rice stocks next year.
World Bank positive on growth
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 20/12/2016
» The World Bank has revised up its forecast for Thailand's economic growth by 0.1 percentage point to 3.2% next year in anticipation that exports will pick up due to the US economic recovery.
Shut gold mine shows investors risks of Thai junta rule
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/12/2016
» When Thailand’s junta leader-turned-prime minister used his absolute power to suspend gold mining, causing an Australian miner’s shares to plummet 19% in a single day, he complicated efforts to attract foreign investors already spooked by military rule.
Thai trawlers evade illegal-fishing crackdown
AFP, Published on 16/12/2016
» Thai fishing fleets have shifted to remote and ecologically vulnerable waters off the east African coast to evade a regional crackdown on illegal fishing and human trafficking, environmental watchdog Greenpeace said on Thursday.
Dollar surges, most markets sink on Fed rate call
AFP, Published on 15/12/2016
» HONG KONG - The US dollar surged against its peers on Thursday and most Asian markets tumbled after the Federal Reserve indicated it will likely embark on a steeper path of interest rate hikes over the next year.