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Prince Mikasa, uncle of Emperor Akihito, dies at 100
Kyodo News, Published on 27/10/2016
» TOKYO - Prince Mikasa, uncle of Emperor Akihito and the oldest member of the imperial family, died of cardiac arrest at a Tokyo hospital on Thursday, the Imperial Household Agency said. He was 100.
Japan commits $1.85bn investment for Philippines
Published on 27/10/2016
» TOKYO - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's visit to Japan yielded investment commitments worth $1.85 billion from private companies, a member of his administration said on Thursday.
Police seek Interpol help in S112 hunt
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/10/2016
» Police are seeking cooperation from Interpol to prosecute lese majeste offenders who take shelter overseas.
Public debt-to-GDP ratio dips slightly in August
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/10/2016
» Thailand's public debt in August was marginally down from a month before to 42.6% of total GDP, says a Finance Ministry official.
Thailand ticks up in World Bank report
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 27/10/2016
» Thailand ranks 46th in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business report, up three spots from last year because of changes in the methodology, adding factors related to gender equality, protecting minority investors and paying taxes.
Akara digs in for one-month extension for Chatree gold
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/10/2016
» Akara Resources Plc, whose concession to operate the Chatree gold mine in Phichit province is due to expire by the end of this year, says it will seek a one-month extension as the company believes there is more gold in the claim.
Tourism is now NZ's top export earner
Business, Published on 27/10/2016
» WELLINGTON: In New Zealand there are twice as many cows as people, but it's the hobbits that are really making hay.
Beijing cannot prevent a real crash
News, Tyler Cowen, Published on 27/10/2016
» After many years of 7-10% growth, economies tend to overheat, creating bubbles that burst. That's what happened to South Korea and Japan in the 1980s and 1990s. But China's economy keeps plugging along (though probably not at its published growth rate of 6.7%), defying the predictions of doomsaying pundits. Some indicators show a recovery this year.
Do as the King did
News, Postbag, Published on 27/10/2016
» The multitude of articles about His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's approach to help underprivileged Thais show that our beloved King and national father focused on: (a) Local input, gathered first-hand from the ordinary Thai, and (b) solutions that were tailored for the local culture and traditions.
Conserving history
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/10/2016
» To disseminate knowledge of archaeology for conserving historic sites and to ensure the fine mutual existence of humans and ancient sites, the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre and the French School of Asian Studies (EFEO) will host a photo exhibition and academic seminar entitled "People And Ancient Sites" at the centre in Taling Chan district, Bangkok, Nov 3-23.