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Govt bond yield near 2-year low
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/11/2012
» Thailand's three-year government bond yield was near a two-year low after international investors added holdings amid speculation the central bank will keep borrowing costs low this year. The baht held steady.
World's wealthiest lose $26bn as fiscal cliff nears
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/11/2012
» The 100 wealthiest people on the planet lost $26.1 billion from their collective net worth this week as global markets fell amid concern about the United States s so- called fiscal cliff and Europe's debt crisis.
Thailand’s growth slows, exports hurt
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/11/2012
» Thailand's growth slowed in the third quarter as cooling global demand hurt the country's exports, even as signs of a recovery in China and the United States signal the economy may have bottomed.
AirAsia may add one more hub
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/11/2012
» AirAsia Bhd (AIRA), the region's biggest discount carrier, said it may add only one more major hub for expansion as it focuses on boosting profits from Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia in the next three years.
Baht steady, bonds advance
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/11/2012
» Thailand's 10-year government bonds advanced, pushing the yield to the lowest level in almost three weeks, after foreign funds boosted holdings of the country's debt before the central bank reviews interest rates on Wednesday afternoon.
Shinzo Abe confirmed as new Japanese prime minister
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/12/2012
» TOKYO - Japan's lower house confirmed Shinzo Abe as the country's seventh prime minister in six years, returning him to the office he left in 2007 after his party regained power in a landslide election victory last week.
Myanmar clears $1bn in overdue debt
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/01/2013
» Myanmar cleared about US$1 billion in overdue debt with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank using a bridge loan from Japan, opening the door for increased lending as the country seeks to overhaul its infrastructure.
Singapore projects 2030 growth
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/01/2013
» Singapore said it will boost its population by as much as 30% by 2030 with more foreigners in the country as it competes with other Asian nations that have younger labour forces.
Western hotel chains eye Myanmar
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/02/2013
» Best Western International Inc, the world's second-largest closely held hotel chain, will open its first Myanmar property in 2013, taking advantage of friendlier investment rules and a shortage of rooms in the country.
Asia markets up on Australia jobs
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/02/2013
» Asian stocks were generally up on Thursday morning after Australia's unemployment rate declined and National Australia Bank Ltd. reported an increase in profit. Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell from a four-year high.