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Japan aims to cut suicide rate by 30%
Kyodo News, Published on 25/07/2017
» The Japanese government on Tuesday approved a plan seeking a 30% reduction in the number of suicides over the next decade, saying the country's suicide level remains "critical".
IoT fired up by bandwidth approval
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/07/2017
» The commercial sector is likely to adopt Internet of Things (IoT) technology at a much faster clip after the 920-925 megahertz spectrum was approved by National Broadcasting Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) for use in IoT devices.
Villages to get free internet for 3 months
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/07/2017
» Villagers will have access to free high-speed fixed-line broadband internet for three months from Dec 15, says the telecom regulator.
Trump strengthens Asean-EU ties
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 25/07/2017
» Rapid US withdrawals from its own free-trade initiative, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and the Paris Accord on climate change have all but shattered Washington's credibility both at the regional and global levels. Sensing the deep diplomatic black hole, and with prevailing anxiety high regarding the future direction of US leadership, the European Union (EU) has moved quickly to fill the gap, especially in Southeast Asia where it has been eager to boost ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).
Nok Air zeroes in on China for rebound
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 25/07/2017
» Nok Air has zeroed in on the Chinese market expansion as a prime driver for its recently launched turnaround plan.
Lukewarm lending growth for listed banks
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/07/2017
» Eleven listed commercial lenders' total loans expanded at a tepid pace in the first half, rising slightly less than 2% since the end of last year and reflecting banks' cautious approach and lukewarm loan demand.
Uprooted
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 25/07/2017
» Pak Klong Talad, Bangkok's iconic flower market, is getting a fresh start in a new location, after vendors were swept off the old-town pavements last year.
Solid show heartens ace Thongchai
Sports, Published on 25/07/2017
» Southport: Thongchai Jaidee ended his campaign with an even-par 70 at the British Open on Sunday, hoping to build on his performance.
Yingluck rice ruling to open old wounds
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 25/07/2017
» Will former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra go to jail for alleged malfeasance in administering the rice-pledging scheme?
Tax issues and business transfers: the devil is in the details
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 25/07/2017
» Ever since tax incentives for business reorganisation were introduced two decades ago, different issues have arisen intermittently, especially as they relate to an entire business transfer (EBT), which has become a popular practice.