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Philippines woos Japanese investors amid Duterte's visit
Published on 26/10/2016
» TOKYO - Philippine officials sought more Japanese investments on Wednesday in such areas as manufacturing, infrastructure, agriculture and energy, a day after President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in Japan for a three-day visit.
Rising need for public space in Asian cities
Published on 26/10/2016
» There are ambitious development projects underway in Bangkok but they are not retail, commercial nor residential in nature -- instead, they are open, green public spaces.
Philippines' Duterte makes business pitch in Japan
AFP, Published on 26/10/2016
» TOKYO - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was set on Wednesday to persuade Japanese executives his country is "open for business", after upending traditional alliances by insulting the US and making overtures to China.
Pope aide interviewed by Australia police over abuse claims
AFP, Published on 26/10/2016
» SYDNEY - Vatican finance chief George Pell has been interviewed by Australian police in Rome over sexual assault claims, authorities said Wednesday, but no charges have yet been laid.
Australian 'coward' gets life for French student murder
AFP, Published on 26/10/2016
» SYDNEY - An Australian man was on Wednesday sentenced to life behind bars for the rape and murder of a young French woman in Brisbane, with a judge blasting his "cowardly" actions.
SE Asian terror mastermind to stay at Guantanamo: US
AFP, Published on 26/10/2016
» WASHINGTON - A Southeast Asian terror mastermind who has been accused over a series of high-profile attacks will stay in detention at Guantanamo Bay after US officials rejected his bid for release.
Mercedes-Benz previews new X-class pickup
Richard Leu, Published on 26/10/2016
» Four-door mid-size light truck to enter showrooms late next year with a chassis borrowed from the Nissan Navara.
SET down 3.86 to 1,502.61 at midday
Online Reporters, Published on 26/10/2016
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index fell 0.26% or 3.86 points, to 1,502.61 at noon on Wednesday.
Paiboon: Embassies replied to letters about lese majeste
King-oua Laohong, Published on 26/10/2016
» There has been a "positive response" to letters sent to the ambassadors of seven countries where lese majeste suspects are sheltering, Justice Minister Paiboon Koomchaya said on Wednesday.
Strong currency adding to economic woes
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/10/2016
» Strong baht may hurt exports just as signs of recovery appearing. Rise of Vietnam & Philippines makes competitiveness a needed focus.