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Image problem: Madrasas resist Modi portraits
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 22/01/2018
» Maulana Altaf Hussain Mazahiri is an angry man. The target of his outrage is the government in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, which has issued an order that a portrait of Prime Minister Narendra Modi be displayed in the school he runs.
Home cooking
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/01/2018
» We arrive at Brae early for our scheduled morning meeting with owner and chef Dan Hunter. That gives us time to chill out amid the natural Victoria farmland, take a deep breath of fresh air and adjust to the chilly breezes that ripple across from the country town of Birregurra.
Seeds of innovation
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 22/01/2018
» Amid rising energy and fertiliser prices, climate change and ageing farmer populations in Asia, rice farmers need to apply innovations to maximise profits and continue earning a sustainable living.
Fighting corruption at its core
Business, Published on 22/01/2018
» In recent years, governments worldwide have been trying to improve legislation and enforcement against corruption, while businesses in many countries have taken unprecedented actions to strengthen compliance policies and proactively work together, with the public sector, in clamping down on bribes or activities that could lead to bribery. Despite these efforts, bribery and compliance issues remain major challenges that corporations and the public continue to face in doing business globally.
'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.
Boston Market underscores CPF growth
Business, Published on 19/01/2018
» Charoen Pokphand Group (CPG) plans to expand its frozen food business in Asia by synergising its flagship food firm Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) and CPF's wholly owned subsidiary, Bellisio Foods Inc.
LH tripling launch value goals for 2018
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/01/2018
» SET-listed developer Land & Houses Plc (LH) plans to launch 18 new projects worth a combined 36.3 billion baht in 2018, more than triple last year's total because of strong confidence in economic sentiment and the property market.
2018 Detroit motor show report
Richard Leu, Published on 17/01/2018
» Lexus has taken the limelight at the year’s first motor show with a potential rival for the Range Rover and its likes.
Are REITs better than property funds?
Published on 17/01/2018
» First introduced in 2014 to replace the Property Funds for Public Offering (PFPO) scheme, REITs have gained popularity and played an increasingly important role in Thailand's real estate industry.
First Thai ICO en route
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/01/2018
» Jaymart subsidiary J Ventures will become the country's first SET-listed company to sell its own digital currency once it releases "JFin" through an initial coin offering (ICO) in March.