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Energy investing - the next frontier?
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 14/04/2013
» Black or transparent gold for you _ and a silver lining? Fossil fuel commodities such as oil and natural gas may be just the ticket for investors looking for a high return in a low-yield environment. But beware of the inherent volatility in these risky assets.
The darker side of lese majeste
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 31/03/2013
» Last Sunday in the article "The Brighter side of lese majeste", we discussed how Thailand is changing. Social media and information technology allow us to obtain information and discuss ideas more openly than ever before.
Strong quake kills one, injures 86 in Taiwan
AFP, Published on 27/03/2013
» A strong earthquake killed one person and injured at least 86 others in Taiwan on Wednesday as violent shock waves damaged buildings and triggered two blazes, emergency officials said.
Indonesian city tears down church in front of worshippers
AFP, Published on 21/03/2013
» An Indonesian city government demolished a church in front of its weeping congregation Thursday, as Muslim protesters egged on workers and branded the Christians "infidels".
The change you must believe in
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 17/03/2013
» Thailand needs change. Everyone says it. But how do we go about it? Change can be implemented from the bottom up, or from the top down. The former is revolution. The latter is reform. We should prefer the latter, as the former is more likely than not to lead to bloodshed and destruction. World history is full of examples, the Arab Spring being the most recent.
Break on through to the Other Side
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 13/03/2013
» In the near future, our online word will probably merge with the offline world completely. The booming internet cross-over phenomenon in the music world _ when online "stars" move out of the screen to become real-life somebodies _ looks to be the first step.
Maiden European Tour win for Van der Walt
AFP, Published on 04/03/2013
» Dawie van der Walt won his first European Tour tournament Sunday by finishing two shots ahead of fellow South African Darren Fichardt in the Tshwane Open.
South Africa complete Pakistan series clean sweep
AFP, Published on 24/02/2013
» South Africa completed a series clean sweep when they beat Pakistan by an innings and 18 runs on the third day of the third and final Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Sunday.
Seven-wicket Abbott sends hapless Pakistan crashing
AFP, Published on 23/02/2013
» Kyle Abbott took seven for 29 on his Test debut to send Pakistan crashing to 156 all out on the second day of the third and final Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Saturday.
Broad hat-trick as England win NZ warm-up
AFP, Published on 05/02/2013
» Stuart Broad claimed a hat-trick as he led England to a comfortable 46-run win over a New Zealand XI in the visitors' first practice match of their two-month tour.