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Finance Ministry warns of budget delay
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/03/2014
» The Ministry of Finance cut its forecast for economic growth for the third time in as many months and said the failure to form a new government may delay approval of the budget until the second quarter of 2015.
Exporting megawatts — Part III
Spectrum, Angus Mitchell, Published on 16/03/2014
» Last time we reviewed the sources of Thailand’s electricity, and noted that some of the supply comes from its neighbour to the north, Lao PDR. Almost all of Lao power projects are hydroelectric projects, often sponsored (ie funded and organised) by Thai developers and Thai banks. Thailand’s thirst for electricity has been a boon to the Lao economy, and the supply of that electricity by Laos has helped fuel Thailand’s rapid growth; a classic symbiotic relationship in many respects. Yet the cross-border supply of electricity is a legally and politically complex enterprise. Let’s look at how it is done between Laos and Thailand.
Obama unveils election year 'growth and jobs' budget
AFP, Published on 05/03/2014
» President Barack Obama proposed a budget Tuesday for the coming fiscal year that has less to do with managing US finances than with stemming his party's losses in congressional elections.
Obama unveils election year 'growth and jobs' budget
AFP, Published on 05/03/2014
» President Barack Obama proposed a budget Tuesday for the coming fiscal year that has less to do with managing US finances than with stemming his party's losses in congressional elections.
S. Korea's Park seeks to reboot unification drive
AFP, Published on 26/02/2014
» South Korean President Park Geun Hye vowed Tuesday to map out a fresh path to Korean reunification, building on a recent thaw in cross-border ties despite the North's anger over South-US military drills.
Obama, Hollande to cement 'forever' Franco-US friendship
AFP, Published on 11/02/2014
» President Barack Obama will Tuesday highlight a new national security dimension to America's oldest alliance as he deploys the full pageantry of a state visit for France's President Francois Hollande.
Obama, Hollande renew historic bonds at Jefferson shrine
AFP, Published on 11/02/2014
» French President Francois Hollande began a state visit to the United States Monday, flying with President Barack Obama to pay homage at the home of francophile US founding father Thomas Jefferson.
What's new in business news: February 5, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/02/2014
» China cancels rice deal, Bangkok Fashion City project to start again & warning over Thailand's sovereign credit rating.
Obama hits the road to push 'opportunity' agenda
AFP, Published on 30/01/2014
» US President Barack Obama hit the road Wednesday to prolong the impact of his State of the Union promise to act to cut the gap between the rich and poor.
Obama's State of the Union challenges Congress on inequality
AFP, Published on 29/01/2014
» President Barack Obama vowed to reverse a tide of economic inequality threatening the American dream, seeking to outflank Republicans and revive a second term blighted by self-inflicted wounds and partisan warfare.