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Celebrity chef Bourdain dies at 61
News Agencies, Published on 08/06/2018
» PARIS: The American TV celebrity and food writer Anthony Bourdain has been found dead in his hotel room in France while working on his CNN series on culinary traditions around the world. He was 61.
Dollar the loser if trade war erupts
Business, Bloomberg, Published on 11/06/2018
» NEW YORK: For investors struggling to handicap whether US President Donald Trump can stomach a full-blown trade war, some analysts boil the risks down to this: the dollar stands to lose.
Night tours draw tourists to Tokyo's buzzing district
Business, Kyodo News, Published on 14/06/2018
» Already known for its boutiques, bars, restaurants and that famous "scramble crossing," Shibuya's appeal as a destination for foreign visitors is being given a further boost by its local tourist association, which has begun tours to introduce the area's nightlife -- from backstreet izakaya pubs to the "love hotel" quarter.
World Bank may raise Thai economic growth forecast
Bloomberg, Published on 14/06/2018
» The World Bank may boost its projection for economic growth in Thailand, where the pace of expansion hit a five-year high last quarter.
Trump makes China tariffs official
Bloomberg, Reuters and AP, Published on 15/06/2018
» WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has moved the United States to the brink of a trade war with China, formally announcing tariffs on billions of dollars worth of Chinese imports that America’s biggest trading partner vowed to retaliate against.
Nippon Express wins region-wide licence
Kyodo News, Published on 16/06/2018
» TOKYO: Nippon Express Co, Japan's leading logistics service provider, has obtained a cross-border land transport licence requiring no transshipment in five countries, to help it meet demand in the Mekong region.
Acmecs leaders adopt 5-year plan
Kyodo News, Published on 16/06/2018
» The leaders of five Mekong River basin countries on Saturday adopted a five-year master plan focused on improving transport infrastructure, harmonising trade and investment rules, and human resources development.
France edge Socceroos on late Pogba strike
News Agencies, Published on 16/06/2018
» KAZAN, Russia: A late Paul Pogba strike gave France a 2-1 win over Australia in their Group C opener on Saturday, in the first World Cup match to feature video review in a critical role.
UK officials relent, allow cannabis for sick boy
News Agencies, Published on 16/06/2018
» LONDON: The British government on Saturday changed course in a case concerning the use of cannabis oil, saying an epileptic boy can be treated with it after his mother said he needed it to survive severe seizures.
BoT bucks Southeast Asia trend by keeping rates on hold
Bloomberg, Published on 20/06/2018
» The Bank of Thailand on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged near a record low, bucking a regional trend as more central banks tighten policy amid a global emerging-market rout.