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Embassies warn of threat against foreigners in Beijing
AFP, Published on 24/12/2015
» BEIJING - Foreign embassies in China issued a warning Thursday about possible threats against "Westerners" in a popular Beijing neighbourhood ahead of the Christmas holiday.
Cambodia inaugurates 6th Chinese-built hydropower plant
Kyodo News, Published on 24/12/2015
» Cambodia has inaugurated its sixth Chinese-built hydropower plant, bringing the country's total power supplies by dams of up to 927 megawatts.
Insider trading: Tougher laws needed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/12/2015
» 30 months in jail typical punishment for insider trading in US, not just fine that only takes away illegal profits as in Thailand. Action needed before Thai stock market destabilised, foreign investor confidence destroyed & small investors ruined.
Singapore Airlines focuses on Bangkok
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 24/12/2015
» Singapore Airlines (SIA) will introduce a sixth daily Singapore-Bangkok flight next March to capitalise on stronger demand.
Treat 'normal' blood pressure to save lives: study urges
AFP, Published on 24/12/2015
» PARIS - Millions of lives could be saved by giving blood pressure-lowering drugs to people at risk of heart attack and stroke, even if they have normal pressure, researchers said Thursday.
Ranieri labels Leicester as Premier League's Forrest Gump
AFP, Published on 24/12/2015
» LONDON - Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri has labelled the surprise leaders as the Premier League's Forrest Gump.
Kooyong to host Australia's Davis Cup clash with US
AFP, Published on 24/12/2015
» SYDNEY - Australia's first-round Davis Cup World Group clash with the United States in March will be played on grass at Kooyong in Melbourne in a tie marking Lleyton Hewitt's debut as captain.
How Christmas can boost your business in the year ahead
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 24/12/2015
» It’s Christmas Eve! Let’s celebrate the holidays by taking a look at what this festival means to people and what we can learn from Christmas to boost our business in 2016.
Back into the blue
Holiday Time, Published on 24/12/2015
» Swiss watch manufacturer Oris launches its new Divers Sixty-Five with a two-tone grey and light “Deauville” blue dial option. Its dial design is inspired by 1960s colour palette, particularly the styles of upmarket French seaside resort of Deauville.
New year countdown celebrations at fireplace grill and bar
Holiday Time, Published on 24/12/2015
» The fireplace, complete with bulging stockings, glittery cards and cosy gatherings, is sure to bring back memories of a good old-fashioned Christmas to some. However, over at the InterContinental Bangkok, their signature restaurant Fireplace Grill and Bar paints quite a different picture. Especially now that the venue has reopened with a fresh, new look and brand new bar.