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Cutting waste boosts economies
News, Published on 16/06/2015
» Almost one-quarter of all food in the world is lost each year, from harvesting and storage to wastage in the consumer's kitchen. In South and Southeast Asia, more than 18% of all food is wasted. If we could halve the South and Southeast Asian waste, we could feed an extra 234 million people.
Nepal reopens World Heritage sites
Published on 16/06/2015
» BHAKTAPUR, NEPAL — Nepal has announced the reopening of Unesco World Heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley, seven weeks after a deadly quake that killed 8,787 people and damaged hundreds of cultural monuments and some key trekking trails in the country where tourism employs about a million people.
Best smart phone the year: Galaxy Note 4
Published on 16/06/2015
» Earning prizes from legions of tech media companies, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has proven its worthiness to be king of 2014 smart phones.
As stockpiled rice rots, El Niño threatens more damage
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/06/2015
» A rice glut that sent prices slumping more than a year ago is shrinking, just as El Niño arrives to parch paddies across Asia.
CIA drone strike targets top Al-Qaeda leader in Yemen: report
AFP, Published on 16/06/2015
» WASHINGTON - The leader of Al-Qaeda's branch in Yemen was targeted in a CIA drone strike last week, though US officials would not immediately confirm he had been killed, The Washington Post reported Monday.
Police make 10th arrest over explosives in Hong Kong
AFP, Published on 16/06/2015
» HONG KONG - Police have arrested a tenth person suspected of making explosives in Hong Kong in a plot they say is linked to a "radical" political group, ahead of a key vote on a controversial reform package.
PlayStation touts virtual reality and big name games
AFP, Published on 16/06/2015
» LOS ANGELES - Sony has proclaimed a "new era" of PlayStation gaming complete with big-name games and the dawn of virtual reality on its powerful PlayStation 4 consoles.
Thailand rules SEA Games with 95 golds
Online Reporters, Published on 16/06/2015
» SINGAPORE - Thailand finished the Southeast Asian Games by clinching the championship with 95 gold medals, including two on Tuesday morning -- in women's singles badminton and men's volleyball.
Justice official criticises 'uncoordinated' bureaucracy
Online Reporters, Published on 16/06/2015
» Lack of proper cooordination between Bangkok and local administrations is hampering the implementation of many projects in the provinces, deputy permanent secretary of the Justice Ministry Tawatchai Thaikhieo said on Tuesday.
SET up 4.06 to 1,505.95 at midday
Online Reporters, Published on 16/06/2015
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index rose 4.06 points or 0.27% to 1,505.95 at noon on Monday.