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'Fake news' and political bullies
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/01/2018
» Press freedom in Southeast Asia is taking it on the chin again. In Myanmar, Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe face up to 14 years in jail for reporting on the genocide in Rakhine state, which apparently is an "official secret". In the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte is itching to shut down a news website that has been critical of his government.
Philip Morris bets on a smoke-free future
Business, Published on 16/01/2018
» Philip Morris International is switching its strategy to emphasise its heat-not-burn tobacco products, which, according to studies submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration, contain less harmful agents than traditional cigarettes.
Japan's largest drugstore chooses Bangkok for international launch
Kyodo News, Published on 27/10/2015
» Japan's largest drugstore operator, Matsumotokiyoshi, will open a store in Bangkok this week, its first abroad, and a second by the end of the year, the head of the company's new Thai joint venture said Tuesday.