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Why is the US reluctant to bomb Islamic State oilfields?
Business, Published on 23/12/2015
» There has been some revealing new information coming out recently regarding the strategy against the Islamic State (IS). One aspect many find troubling is the apparent failure of US and coalition forces sufficiently to target and destroy oil infrastructure located in IS territory, which accounts for a significant portion of the terror group's annual income.
Barbarians Inside the Gates: Managing the unmanageable risks
Business, Published on 07/12/2015
» Until recently, terrorist activities have tended to target symbolic and strategic structures such as financial and government buildings, military installations or strategic infrastructure such as refineries or power plants.
Stocks drift in thin trade, China leads Asia lower
Business, Published on 30/11/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets traded thinly last week as geopolitical tensions rose after Turkey downed a Russian plane that entered its territory from war-torn Syria. Wall Street was subdued because of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and a shortened session on Friday. European markets were little changed as investors awaited word this week on whether the European Central Bank would extend its stimulus measures.
In search of trust
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 30/11/2015
» It's a bitter and tragic story whenever we hear about casualties from bombings or shootings in the seemingly never-ending conflict between Palestinians and Israelis. Many outsiders, who find the conflict confusing if they haven't tuned out the news altogether, wonder when and how it will ever end.
Global shares down, China slides on brokerage probe
Published on 27/11/2015
» TOKYO — Global stocks were mostly lower in muted trading Friday, after Wall Street was closed for Thanksgiving, but China's market fell sharply as investigations into the securities industry widened to include two top brokerages.
Asian stocks rise on expectations for ECB stimulus
Published on 26/11/2015
» SEOUL — Asian stocks were mostly higher Thursday on expectations for additional European Central Bank stimulus as jitters about tensions between Russia and Turkey faded.
Panel tasked with plan to attract funds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 26/11/2015
» The Finance Ministry has set up a committee to push forward an ambitious plan to develop the Thai capital market as the centre of fund mobilisation in the immediate region, says permanent secretary Somchai Sujjapongse.
Global stocks keep eye on Mideast, Thanksgiving holiday
Published on 25/11/2015
» TOKYO — Asian markets mostly fell on Wednesday while European shares rose modestly as investors kept a wary eye on developments in the Middle East after Turkey shot down a Russian warplane.
The new Great Game
Asia focus, Published on 23/11/2015
» China's economic ambitions in Central Asia are enormous, exemplified by its Silk Road Economic Belt proposals.
TUF partners with Saudis in joint venture
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/09/2015
» SET-listed Thai Union Frozen Products has made its entry into the Middle East market through a joint venture with Saudi Arabia's Savola Group, says TUF president and chief executive Thiraphong Chansiri.