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Ascend allots $100m to strengthen Asean ventures
Business, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 26/12/2016
» Ascend Money, the e-payment arm of CP Group's Ascend Group, has earmarked US$100 million for investment in 2017 to reinforce its operations in six Asean countries.
Waiting for take-off
Asia focus, Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata, Published on 26/12/2016
» The Indonesian transport ministry is preparing to start building new airports in 13 locations from 2017 to 2019 to meet the country's growing need for infrastructure and to increase the number of people using air transport for domestic and international travel.
Straight talk about trade
Asia focus, Published on 26/12/2016
» Navigating the complex labyrinth of international trade policies is a daunting challenge for businesses and bureaucrats alike. It's also a business opportunity for the Singapore-based Asian Trade Centre (ATC), which is committed to using its unique expertise to provide quality information and practical insights.
The year of biking cautiously
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 26/12/2016
» Although 2016 wasn't a golden year for cycling infrastructure improvement in Bangkok, a surprisingly silent upgraded bike lane along Praditmanutham Road has made city cyclists feel they aren't left in the cold.
A bumpy ride
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 26/12/2016
» A benchmark of a developed city is when everyone, and not just the poor, take public transport. Bangkok still has a lot to do even though 2016 has seen several developments in the continual effort to improve our public transport. We have new GPS in buses and sparkling new canal boats and trains. Meanwhile, a trial run of water transportation in Klong Padung Krung Kasem has been launched.
Expert urges 'no head contact' among young boxers
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 26/12/2016
» Thai boxers younger than 15 years old are being urged to avoid "head contact" to reduce the risk of brain injuries, while children aged under nine should be banned from the combat fight.
Asean's Rohingya dilemma
Asia focus, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 26/12/2016
» Myanmar held a timely, face-saving meeting on the growing Rohingya crisis last Monday, and now the rest of the world has retreated to its corner, so to speak.
TOT starts broadband installation
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 26/12/2016
» TOT Plc will begin constructing the 15-billion-baht national broadband network today, with the first batch covering 100 villages in five provinces.
CGH seeks business overhaul
Business, Published on 26/12/2016
» SET-listed Country Group Holding (CGH) aims to boost its revenue by investing 10 billion baht in overseas property next year, reducing the revenue share of its securities business to 20-30%.
A year to remember
Asia focus, Published on 26/12/2016
» From the election of "Duterte Harry" in the Philippines to the affair of the "Female Rasputin" that has gripped millions of Koreans, it's been another memorable year in Asia. A few long-running political and security soap operas also continue to play out, most notably the drama in the South China Sea. As well, there is no sign that the tragedy of the Rohingya will end anytime soon. This week, Asia Focus takes a look back at some of the events and personalities that made headlines in 2016.