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ADB chief calls for continued US involvement in Asia
Published on 11/11/2016
» The chief of the Asian Development Bank on Friday called on the United States to maintain its economic involvement in the Asia-Pacific region in the wake of Republican Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election.
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Japan's 2016 current account surplus largest in 9 years
Kyodo News, Published on 11/05/2017
» Japan posted a current account surplus of 20.20 trillion yen ($177 billion) in fiscal 2016, the largest since fiscal 2007, as imports fell more than exports on declining crude oil prices, government data showed Thursday.
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China's Hong Kong dilemma
Asia focus, Minxin Pei, Published on 03/07/2017
» Amid the celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the return of Hong Kong to Chinese rule on July 1, Beijing has been declaring that, contrary to dire predictions, the former British colony has thrived, and that the "one country, two systems" model designed by Deng Xiaoping, China's late paramount leader, has been a resounding success.
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Developers banking on megaprojects
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/01/2018
» Medium-sized developers have pinned their hopes on the country's economic growth and government spending in megaprojects to help boost the property market this year.
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Real estate tracks resurgent economy
Business, Published on 10/01/2018
» The overall Bangkok property market in 2017 was very interesting, especially in terms of new condominiums launched, with the total of 56,000 units the highest in several years. As well, joint ventures between Thai and foreign developers, particularly Japanese, are shaking up the market, as is the growing number of large mixed-use projects being announced.
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Private sector warming to wage hike
Business, Published on 10/01/2018
» Businesses have agreed on a planned minimum wage hike, details of which are to be settled by mid-month, but they argue that the increase should not be imposed at the same rate nationwide.
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Supalai sees no downsides
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/01/2018
» SET-listed developer Supalai Plc is bullish on sentiment this year, scheduled to launch 35 projects worth a combined 40 billion baht.
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AP Honda ready to ride economic trend
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/01/2018
» AP Honda, a local distributor of Japanese motorcycles, expects sales volume of 1.48 million units in 2018, up 3.9% from the previous year, thanks to overall economic sentiment that is set to beef up consumer purchasing power.
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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.
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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.
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