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Bumpy ride ahead
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/02/2016
» As the world economy risks prolonged stagnation, Asia's developing export-oriented countries face dimmer economic prospects in the years to come amid low global trade growth and an uncertain commodity price outlook.
Pacific shift
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/02/2016
» Vietnam and Japan have emerged as the biggest potential winners of the newly signed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) while countries such as Thailand could feel the pain from failing to take part in the years-long negotiations of the biggest trade deal in history.
Uber agrees to $28.5 mn settlement over safety claims
AFP, Published on 12/02/2016
» SAN FRANCISCO - Uber said Thursday it has agreed to pay $28.5 million to settle a pair of lawsuits challenging its promises on driver safety checks.
Einstein was right! Gravitational waves detected
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/02/2016
» Scientists are calling the detection of gravitational waves, confirming Einstein's 100-year-old theory, as being as important as Galileo's invention of the telescope.
Gold prices up B400 to B20,650
Online Reporters, Published on 12/02/2016
» The Gold Traders Association this morning announced the buying prices at 20,253.76 baht per baht-weight for gold ornaments and 20,550 baht per baht-weight for gold bar.
World powers agree 'cessation of hostilities' in Syria
AFP, Published on 12/02/2016
» MUNICH (GERMANY) - World powers on Friday agreed an ambitious plan to cease hostilities in war-racked Syria within a week and dramatically ramp up humanitarian access at talks in Munich aimed at reviving the struggling peace process.
Tokyo stocks plunge more than 5% by break
AFP, Published on 12/02/2016
» TOKYO - Tokyo stocks dived more than 5% on Friday morning, playing catch-up with a global sell-off after a one-day holiday amid deepening worries about the world economy.
Everton boss Martinez eyes home improvements
AFP, Published on 12/02/2016
» LIVERPOOL - Everton manager Roberto Martinez says that his side must do better at home if they are to fulfil their ambitions of a return to European competition.
Man United stars Rooney, Martial set sights on fragile Sunderland
AFP, Published on 12/02/2016
» SUNDERLAND (UNITED KINGDOM) - Manchester United will face the worst defence in the Premier League on Saturday, which should have their strike-force of Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial licking their lips in anticipation.
Waugh hits back in Warne row
AFP, Published on 12/02/2016
» SYDNEY - Steve Waugh Friday hit back at Shane Warne after he reignited a long-running feud between two of Australia's greatest players, saying he was doing his job as captain when he dropped the leg-spinner in 1999.