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EU wants to 'reconnect' with Southeast Asia amid Ukraine war
AFP, Published on 14/12/2022
» European Union (EU) leaders meet their counterparts from Southeast Asia for a summit in Brussels on Wednesday, looking to bolster ties in the face of the war in Ukraine and challenges from China.
Growth forecast slashed for developing Asia as prices soar
AFP, Published on 21/07/2022
» MANILA: The Asian Development Bank on Thursday slashed its 2022 growth forecast for developing Asia and warned economic conditions could worsen, as the war in Ukraine and supply chain disruptions drive up prices.
Laos hopes for economic boost from Chinese-built railway
AFP, Published on 28/11/2021
» A new $6 billion Chinese-built railway line opens in Laos this week, bringing hopes of an economic boost to the reclusive nation, but experts are questioning the benefits of a project that has seen thousands of farmers evicted from their land.
Regulator approves PTT-Engie deal
AFP, Published on 28/12/2018
» The energy regulator has approved state-owned PTT Group's multibillion-dollar acquisition of a company owned by French energy giant Engie after concerns of an electricity monopoly were resolved in a new proposal.
Smaller planes in demand in Asia
AFP, Published on 16/02/2014
» SINGAPORE - Smaller passenger planes are increasingly in demand in Asia as budget carriers cash in on the region's growing middle classes by expanding their reach to less prominent cities, industry executives say.
Bangkok Airways buys six ATR 72-600s
AFP, Published on 13/02/2014
» SINGAPORE - European plane manufacturer ATR on Wednesday signed deals worth nearly US$650 million with customers from Thailand and Dubai for 26 aircraft.
Laos a step closer to WTO
AFP, Published on 07/12/2012
» Laos has ratified its membership in the World Trade Organization, state media said on Friday, the latest step in the country's 15-year effort to join the global body.
Debt crisis dominates Asia-Europe finance talks
AFP, Published on 15/10/2012
» BANGKOK - Senior finance officials from Asia and Europe met Monday for talks on the global economy in the face of growing nervousness about the worldwide fallout of the eurozone debt crisis.