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Pilot error likely cause of Russian jetliner crash
Associated Press, Published on 14/02/2018
» MOSCOW: Human error may be to blame for the crash of a Russian plane that killed 71 people, Russian investigators said Tuesday, noting that the plane's pilots failed to turn on the heating unit for its measuring equipment, resulting in flawed speed data.
BoI: EEC to increase subcontracts
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/02/2018
» The Board of Investment (BoI) expects high growth in the country's subcontracting industry this year thanks to implementation of the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) scheme.
3 tourists dead in US helicopter crash at Grand Canyon
Associated Press, Published on 12/02/2018
» PHOENIX, Arizona: A tour helicopter carrying seven people crashed in the popular tourist site, the Grand Canyon, killing three people and injuring four others.
Singapore has head in the clouds
Oped, Umesh Pandey, Published on 11/02/2018
» If anyone asks me to name a country in this region that stands out for its futuristic thinking and ability to achieve its goals, then the only country that comes to my mind is Singapore. The island state that has been independent for just over five decades has achieved success that has surpassed the expectations of many historians and possibly even the founding fathers of the nation. From being a small island in the Malaysian Peninsula that relied heavily on the mainland, to being self-dependent and overtaking its neighbours in every way possible, today Singapore stands as the epitome of what will and determination can do for a nation.
More roadshows planned to tout EEC
Published on 10/02/2018
» Shortly after the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) passed the final reading of the draft Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) bill on Thursday night, the government vowed to rev up international roadshows to lure foreign investors to the flagship scheme.
R&D recycling centre to push 'zero-waste society'
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 08/02/2018
» The Industry Ministry plans to launch the country's first R&D centre for recycling technology in August to encourage the industrial sector to adopt innovative schemes and create secondary raw materials for their operations.
Panel: Economy firing on all cylinders
Business, Published on 08/02/2018
» The Thai economy is proceeding at full throttle this year, propelled by four active engines: state investment, private investment, exports and household consumption, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
New complex at Singapore airport to open next year
Published on 07/02/2018
» SINGAPORE : Construction on Jewel Changi Airport is about 70% complete, and the sprawling complex is set to open in the first half of next year, according to airport operator Changi Airport Group (CAG).
Bangkok Airways buys 4 turboprop aircraft from ATR for over B3bn
Reuters, Published on 07/02/2018
» SINGAPORE: Turboprop maker ATR said on Wednesday it had signed a deal worth more than 3 billion baht to sell 4 ATR 72-600s to Bangkok Airways, in the first commercial aircraft deal agreed at the Singapore Airshow.
EEC roadshow heading to Fukuoka
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/02/2018
» The government plans to host a roadshow in Japan's Fukuoka prefecture to attract local investors to the much-touted Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).