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Uniqlo eyes Indonesia
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/02/2013
» Fast Retailing Co, the apparel retailer headed by Japan’s richest man, will open its first Uniqlo branded store in Indonesia by June and plans to add 10 outlets in three years to tap an expanding middle class.
Growth quickens on local demand
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/02/2013
» Thailand's economic growth accelerated in the fourth quarter on rising exports and local demand, reducing pressure on the central bank for further interest-rate cuts.
Malaysia’s growth fastest since 2010
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/02/2013
» Malaysia's economy grew at the fastest pace in two and a half years last quarter as Prime Minister Najib Razak boosted spending ahead of an election that will test his grip on power.
Speculators push up baht again
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/02/2013
» The value of the baht advanced Friday, halting a two-week loss, on speculation that the country's accelerating economic growth will attract investment.
Bonds advance, baht steady
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/02/2013
» Thailand's government bonds advanced on speculation the improving economy will lure more funds from overseas. The baht was steady before trade data on Wednesday.
January exports up 16.1% year-on-year
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/02/2013
» Thailand's exports rose more than economists estimated in January as global recovery boosted demand, reducing pressure for further interest-rate cuts.
Honda plans first Japan plant in 49yrs
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/02/2013
» In July, Honda Motor Co is planning to do something it hasn't done for almost 50 years: open a car factory in Japan.
Sabah invaders to 'fight to the death'
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/03/2013
» Philippine Muslims who invaded Malaysia's eastern state of Sabah last month are ready to fight to the death after withstanding an aerial and ground assault, the clan’s leader said on Wednesday.
Baht touches 19-month high
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/03/2013
» Thailand's baht touched a 19-month high and government bonds rose as overseas investors pumped the most money into the country's debt in three years.
Modi urges Singapore HDB reforms
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/03/2013
» Billionaire Bhupendra Kumar Modi, who became a Singapore citizen last year, is urging his adopted nation to end a ban on young singles owning state-built homes because it hurts one of the city’s key goals: making babies.