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Thai investor capitalises on solar incentives in Japan
Kyodo News, Published on 13/12/2016
» A Thai solar energy developer is taking full advantage of incentives in Japan to expand its business in the country, saying its Japanese operations promise to be much more profitable than those at home.
Public healthcare
Itsarin Tisantia, Published on 13/12/2016
» The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) is working to improve the management of the Universal Healthcare Coverage scheme under the new constitution.
Doctor’s orders
Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/12/2016
» Most people would be satisfied to have a successful career as a neurologist. But for Utain Boonorana, that’s not enough. Better known to the public for his Facebook page Mor Toot (The Gay Doctor), Utain is also a successful writer. The page discusses three main topics — his experiences in medicine, his views on life and his ideas about love. And with more than 200,000 followers, it’s clear that people are interested in what he has to say.
First Israeli F-35 jets to land as Trump blasts costs
AFP, Published on 13/12/2016
» NEVATIM AIR BASE (ISRAEL) - Israel's first F-35 stealth fighters were due to arrive in the country several hours late Monday, as US President-elect Donald Trump blasted "out of control" costs for the warplane programme.
New UN chief Antonio Guterres sworn in
AFP, Published on 13/12/2016
» UNITED NATIONS - Antonio Guterres took the oath of office on Monday as the United Nations' new secretary-general during a formal ceremony at the General Assembly.
De Villiers steps down as Proteas Test captain
AFP, Published on 13/12/2016
» JOHANNESBURG - Star batsman AB de Villiers confirmed Monday he has stepped down as captain of the South Africa Test team with immediate effect as he recovers from an elbow injury.
D-day delayed at Dhammakaya temple
Published on 13/12/2016
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and police admit they are having problems agreeing on an operation plan to raid Wat Phra Dhammakaya and arrest its former abbot after a five-hour meeting on Monday failed to reach any conclusion.
Mahrez wins BBC African Player of the Year award
AFP, Published on 13/12/2016
» LONDON - Algerian international Riyad Mahrez' dynamic performances in Leicester's remarkable Premier League title win last season garnered him the prestigious BBC African player of the year award on Monday.
World rally champion Ogier to drive a Ford in 2017
AFP, Published on 13/12/2016
» PARIS - Four-time world rally champion Sebastien Ogier will drive for the M-Sport Ford team in the 2017 championship after Volkswagen's shock exit.
Trump puts Chinese ties at risk while wooing Russia
AFP, Published on 13/12/2016
» WASHINGTON - With a few apparently off-the-cuff comments, US president-elect Donald Trump has threatened Washington's cautious understanding with China while touting an unlikely new detente with Russia.