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Asian markets fall as investors fret over tensions in Koreas
Published on 14/04/2017
» SEOUL - Asian shares fell Friday as investors fretted over rising geopolitical tensions, especially the situation on the Korean Peninsula. Many markets around the world were closed for Good Friday holidays.
Oil price hike seen as fleeting
Business, Published on 11/04/2017
» While US air strike on Syria following a chemical weapons attack that killed dozens of civilians last week may not have a direct impact on Thailand, local analysts and politicians are wary about the inevitable effect on oil prices.
Syria and Trump-Xi talks keep investors on sidelines
Business, Published on 10/04/2017
» Recap: Markets were rattled late last week after US cruise missiles struck a Syrian air base, while global investors moved to the sidelines pending the outcome of talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Safe-haven assets such as the yen and gold soared and oil prices also surged. The formal promulgation of the country's 20th constitution, ensuring an election sometime late next year, helped keep the Thai stock market in a rangebound trade.
Gold prices fall B100 to B20,600
Online Reporters, Published on 08/04/2017
» The Gold Traders Association this morning announced buying prices at 20,132.48 baht per baht-weight for gold ornaments and 20,500 baht per baht-weight for gold bar.
What makes a happy country?
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 31/03/2017
» Happiness is a state of mind. It can also be a place. So where do happy people live? The UN answered this question in its World Happiness Report released last week to celebrate the International Day of Happiness on March 20. The report has been around since 2012, thanks to Bhutan's initiating the launch of an international focus on happiness.
Singapore best in Asia for quality of living
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 20/03/2017
» Singapore remains first among cities in Asia for quality of living, with its infrastructure securing top spot worldwide, according to the human resources consulting firm Mercer.
Confident Centara sharpens regional focus
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/02/2017
» Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean and the Middle East offer the most promising opportunities for Centara Hotels and Resorts to expand its presence, says a senior executive.
US travel agents debate impact of ban
Business, Published on 10/02/2017
» NEW YORK - US President Donald Trump's travel ban is not only being debated in the courts, it's also being debated by the travel industry.
Netflix soars, Esquires goes dark as TV viewers move online
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/01/2017
» LOS ANGELES - The future of television just got a little clearer.
Start-ups take aim at errant drones
Business, Reuters, Published on 05/01/2017
» A boom in consumer drone sales has spawned a counter-industry of start-ups aiming to stop drones flying where they shouldn't, by disabling them or knocking them out of the sky.