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    Year of turbulence

    Asia focus, Published on 31/12/2018

    » Two unpredictable men with weird haircuts and access to nuclear weapons had a friendly chat in Singapore -- and that was just one of the many noteworthy stories of 2018. Elsewhere in Asia, we witnessed some surprising political developments (Malaysia) and not-so-surprising ones (Cambodia), along with what seemed to be a disturbingly high number of natural disasters. Many see the latter as a manifestation of the growing impact of climate change, and it's a debate that is bound to intensify in the year ahead. Below, Asia Focus looks back on the eventful year now ending.

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    Award-winning boutique developer, Nye Estate

    Published on 20/06/2019

    » While the real estate market in Thailand during the past couple of years has been somewhat sluggish due to the prevailing political situation, the competition among emerging and longstanding real estate developers remains excitingly tight.

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    Smart grid policy advised for renewable energy progress

    Business, Erich Parpart, Published on 13/05/2019

    » Regulatory support for a smart grid should be the next government's top priority for renewable energy policy, as finding funding sources for environmentally friendly projects is becoming easier in Thailand, says B.Grimm Power's president.

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    Expect a slowdown after healthy Q1 performance

    Business, Published on 18/05/2019

    » While the earnings of SET-listed companies fell year-on-year in the first quarter, they were up sharply from the quarter before and also beat consensus estimates by 8.9%, attributable to both normal operations (2% of core earnings) and non-operational items.

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    Court orders SRT to stump up

    News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/04/2019

    » The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) may need to devise a new debt-restructuring plan, after a court ordered it and the Transport Ministry to pay almost 12 billion baht in compensation to Hopewell (Thailand) Co for scrapping a mega-transport project 20 years ago, a rail agency source said.

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    Betong airport to reflect local flora

    News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/05/2019

    » Yala's Betong Airport, which is due to open for service in June next year, will be designed to reflect the district's well-known phai tong forest and mountainous landscape, says the Department of Airports.

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    Energy-Heavy set slips as equities surge elsewhere

    Business, Published on 05/06/2017

    » Recap: Asian and European stocks rallied after a record-breaking run on Wall Street, propelled by American hiring data that bolstered confidence in the global economy. Japan's Nikkei ended Friday above 20,000 for the first time since December 2015. Oil headed for a three-week low, however, capping gains on the energy-heavy Thai stock market.

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    Green light for Kyaukphyu

    Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 30/07/2018

    » Fresh negotiations are under way to resolve the impasse that has prevented progress on the Chinese-backed Kyaukphyu megaproject for more than three years, according to Myanmar's deputy finance minister.

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    Thailand's real estate outlook for 2019

    Business, Published on 15/02/2019

    » This year will bring significant changes in the Bangkok property market, slower growth in many sectors and an incoming wave of new supply, according to CBRE, the international property consultancy.

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    Myanmar's new investment push

    Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 14/01/2019

    » The government of Myanmar is hoping this year will be a watershed for the country's investment and development plans. The emphasis is firmly on liberalisation and attracting foreign investors, as well as involving the local business community in the expected economic resurgence.

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