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Cautious optimism on Asean's digital economy
Asia focus, Published on 17/06/2019
» Southeast Asian countries are well placed to accelerate the growth of the digital economy, but key obstacles led by a technology disparity have to be addressed first, the World Bank says.
Remaking a difference
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 17/06/2019
» Thailand's beaches and idyllic waters continue to attract visitors from far and wide. But with more and more debris washing up on its shores, the scale of the environmental crisis threatening Thailand's marine and coastal resources becomes ever more apparent. Urgent action is needed. Thankfully, some local groups are taking matters into their own hands, often in creative and surprising ways.
Single and stronger
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 17/06/2019
» Mohini Devi lived her dream last month when she watched her niece Shanti Devi perform all the rituals in the marriage of her son Inder Singh.
FPO seeks buffer for spending delay
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/06/2019
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) is calling for measures to cushion against a postponement of state investment worth 70-80 billion baht stemming from delays in 2020 budget expenditure for 3-4 months.
Chinese veer from condos
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/06/2019
» Buyers from mainland China are slowing their condo purchases in Bangkok because of the strong baht, overpriced units and a supply glut.
Ton-up Sharma stars as India beat rivals Pakistan in World Cup
AFP, Published on 17/06/2019
» MANCHESTER: Rohit Sharma scored his second hundred in three innings as India maintained their unbeaten record against Pakistan at the World Cup with an 89-run win under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method on Sunday.
Businesses clamour for Trump's ear as $300bn in new China tariffs loom
AFP, Published on 17/06/2019
» WASHINGTON: Washington is planning another tidal wave of tariffs on Chinese imports that represent a worst-case scenario for markets and major industries on both sides of the Pacific.
Europe's air forces risk falling behind as US and China bulk up
AFP, Published on 17/06/2019
» PARIS: As European leaders prepare to formalise Monday the launch of a next-generation combat jet, analysts warn the continent's air forces are increasingly outpaced by American and soon Chinese aerospace industries that are swimming in cash.
SET predicts IPO uptick in second half
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/06/2019
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) expects a surge in the number of new listings in the second half, including the first IPO launched by a company from the Greater Mekong Subregion.
Boeing's embattled chief faces tough crowd at Paris Air Show
AFP, Published on 17/06/2019
» PARIS: Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg will have his work cut out for him at the Paris Air Show this week as he tries to reassure airlines and industry partners over the fate of its flagship 737 MAX plane, indefinitely grounded after two fatal crashes.