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Japan direct investment in China drops
Kyodo News, Published on 16/01/2015
» BEIJING - Japan's direct investment in China in 2014 dropped 38.8% from the previous year to US$4.33 billion, the Commerce Ministry said Thursday.
3rd bird flu strain identified in Taiwan
Kyodo News, Published on 16/01/2015
» A third highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza that is new to Taiwan was identified Friday as outbreaks of bird flu have spread to more poultry farms on the island, animal health authorities said Friday.
'Birdman,' 'Budapest' top Oscar nods
AFP, Published on 16/01/2015
» Dark comedy "Birdman" and stylish crime caper "The Grand Budapest Hotel" topped the Oscars nominations list Thursday with nine each, firing the starting gun on the home stretch of Hollywood's awards race.
MFEC chief wants to stay out of NMG row
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/01/2015
» Siriwat Vongjarukorn, president of SET-listed MFEC Plc, has changed his mind about investing in the private placement (PP) shares of Solution Corner Plc (SLC) in order to stay away from the dispute between SLC and Nation Multimedia Group (NMG).
Falcon taps injured sportsmen
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/01/2015
» Falcon Insurance aims to differentiate its products from rivals by focusing on sports accident insurance, which is also a high-margin business in the fiercely competitive insurance market.
2015 SET outlook dips for analysts
Business, Published on 16/01/2015
» Analysts slightly lowered their consensus for the SET index forecast at the end of this year to 1,670 points from 1,698 as the oil price slump will hit the net profit of energy and petrochemical stocks.
SME Bank eyes market vendors
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/01/2015
» The state-owned Small and Medium Enterprise Development Bank of Thailand (SME Bank) is targeting vendors at wet markets to boost their liquidity and encourage them to avoid loan sharks.
Ministry stands firm on oil concessions
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/01/2015
» The Energy Ministry will proceed with the 21st round of bidding on concessions for oil and gas exploration and production, despite strong opposition from activists.
Expanding Srithai lands Sportron deals
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 16/01/2015
» S Nature Co, the direct sales company of Srithai Superware, has been renamed Srithai Network Co as part of its business strategy to create wider recognition and further expand abroad.
AIS among three on TOT’s shortlist of potential partners
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/01/2015
» TOT Plc has shortlisted three private telecoms as prospective partners to help the state enterprise turn around its ailing fortunes.