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Lao PM, C'bodia officials to visit Japan
Kyodo News, Published on 06/02/2015
» Lao Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong will visit Japan for four days from March 4, the government in Tokyo said Friday.
Japan robot hotel: Robot workers, human customers (videos)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/02/2015
» This summer robots will be serving humans at a hotel near Nagasaki in Japan, carrying bags, checking guests in, serving food and cleaning rooms.
What's new in business news: February 6, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/02/2015
» Bangkok ranked 8th worst traffic in the world, conditions on China's loan offer for railway construction not acceptable & new smartphone device can test for HIV & syphilis.
Meet Leo from Luxembourg
Published on 06/02/2015
» Young Leo Feypel is working with us at the Bangkok Post learning channel for two weeks. He is from Luxembourg, a country you probably know nothing about. Here is what he has to say about his home country.
Water shortages nationwide as annual drought begins
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/02/2015
» As dry season begins drought expected in at least 30 provinces with water stored in reservoirs at lowest in 15 years. Affected farmers hired to work on state projects.
Caterham asset sale rules out 2015 return
AFP, Published on 06/02/2015
» LONDON - Caterham's assets, ranging from last year's car to the office chair, are up for sale, ending any outside hopes of the struggling Formula One team returning to the grid this season.
Manila to China: Show some respect
AFP, Published on 06/02/2015
» MANILA - The Philippines accused China on Thursday of ramming Filipino fishing boats off a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, and demanded its powerful neighbour respect its sovereignty over the potential flashpoint territory.
Indonesia's Jokowi in Malaysia on first bilateral trip
AFP, Published on 06/02/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR - Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrived in Malaysia on Thursday for his first bilateral trip abroad, with the two sides hoping to shore up an important Southeast Asian relationship frequently strained by diplomatic spats.
Pope to make historic US Congress address on Sept 24
AFP, Published on 06/02/2015
» Pope Francis will bring his message of peace and compassion to politically gridlocked Washington in September when he becomes the first pontiff to address the US Congress, lawmakers said Thursday.
Pentagon study: Putin has Asperger's
AFP, Published on 06/02/2015
» WASHINGTON - A Pentagon study from 2008 claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has Asperger's syndrome, giving him a need to exert "extreme control" when faced with crises, according to the report released Thursday.