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Vietnam's rice shipments climbing on lower prices
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/03/2015
» HANOI – Rice exports from Vietnam, the world’s third-largest shipper, will probably rebound this year as lower prices boost demand, while competition with Thailand keeps the gain to single digits, according to the government.
2 foreign firms to replace Mae Moh coal plant
Published on 10/03/2015
» Japanese trading house Marubeni Corp said Tuesday it has signed a deal with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) to build a 600-megawatt coal-fired power generator to replace a dirty power plant at the heart of a recently ended court case in Lampang province.
Japan ODA paper highlights ties with Asean
Published on 10/03/2015
» TOKYO — A white paper on official development assistance highlights the importance of Japan's cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for the country's national security, according to a copy of the document obtained Tuesday by Kyodo News.
Taiwan mulls allowing in-flight phone use
Published on 10/03/2015
» TAIPEI — Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) said Tuesday it is considering following in Japan's footsteps by allowing the use of portable electronic devices such as mobile phones on Taiwan-operated flights.
ADB: Cambodia on verge of being middle-income nation
Kyodo News, Published on 10/03/2015
» The head of the Asian Development Bank said Tuesday that Cambodia now ranks among the world's fastest-growing economies but still faces challenges.
PM warns over bomb attacks as warrants issued for 9 suspects (UPDATED)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/03/2015
» The grenade attack at the Criminal Court on Saturday aimed to demonstrate that anti-government dissent still exists, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says. Meanwhile, security is tight over warnings of more bombs this Sunday.
Red shirts want out
Published on 10/03/2015
» Thirteen red shirts convicted last week of inciting the 2009 riot at the Pattaya Asean summit will be in court Tuesday to seek bail while they appeal.
French reality TV cast among 10 killed in Argentine crash
AFP, Published on 10/03/2015
» BUENOS AIRES - Two helicopters collided in mid-air Monday in northern Argentina, killing 10 people including cast members filming a French reality show, officials said.
Carnegie Hall debut canceled over Nazi anthem
AFP, Published on 10/03/2015
» NEW YORK - A debut at Carnegie Hall meant to showcase a young composer was abruptly canceled after management realized it featured a snippet of a Nazi German anthem.
Serena returns, Djokovic defends at Indian Wells
AFP, Published on 10/03/2015
» INDIAN WELLS (UNITED STATES) - Serena Williams returns to the WTA and ATP event at Indian Wells this week for the first time since 2001 while defending men's champion Novak Djokovic is seeking his fourth title.