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Taiwan extends stay for foreign workers
AFP, Published on 20/01/2012
» Taiwan has decided to extend the length of stay for foreign workers to meet growing demand from the island's ageing population, officials said Friday.
Keeping quiet about a threat is truly scary
News, Kultida Samabuddhi, Published on 20/01/2012
» If we kept a record of the most frequently applied rationale the government has employed to justify its action or non-action, then "negative impact on tourism" should top the list.
Ministry opens job market, social security to foreigners
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/01/2012
» The Labour Ministry is freeing up the labour market to allow more foreigners to work here, in line with the regional free market which comes into effect in three years.
Divers search Italy cruise wreck as fears grow over fuel
AFP, Published on 19/01/2012
» Divers combed the wreck of an Italian cruise liner for a sixth day Thursday in an increasingly desperate search for survivors, as salvagers worked to prevent an environmental disaster.
US camera pioneer Kodak files for bankruptcy
AFP, Published on 19/01/2012
» The century-old US camera pioneer Eastman Kodak, which brought photography to the masses, filed for bankruptcy early Thursday after years of failing to keep pace with the digital age.
US 'wants to question suspect'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/01/2012
» The US has refused to lift a terror alert in Thailand because it wants to pressure the country into allowing its authorities to take part in the questioning of a Swedish-Lebanese terror suspect, a former National Security Council secretary-general says.
Asia's giants in race to ensure energy security
News, Published on 19/01/2012
» As Asia's rising powers seek to sustain growth and ensure stability, energy security has moved to the forefront of Asian geopolitics.
Burma old guard adapt to new life as lawmakers
AFP, Published on 18/01/2012
» Two years ago they were military officials. Today some sit in uniform in Burma's parliament while others have donned civilian attire to become lawmakers. For all, it's time to learn a new job.
How to become a productive knowledge worker
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 16/01/2012
» It may come as a surprise to some people (though not all), but there is currently a high demand to learn the Thai language among people in Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia.
UN chief tells Assad path of repression is 'dead end'
AFP, Published on 15/01/2012
» UN chief Ban Ki-moon Sunday urged Syria's Bashar al-Assad to stop killing his own people as activists said another 11 civilians died and Damascus announced a general amnesty for crimes committed in the unrest.