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Not all bad: the winners of the French strike
AFP, Published on 20/01/2020
» PARIS - The longest continuous transport strike in French history has exasperated Paris commuters and robbed businesses of vital foot traffic. But while many deplore the impact on their lives and livelihoods, for some the stoppage has been a boon.
Venezuela opposition leader Guaido to attend Davos
AFP, Published on 20/01/2020
» CARACAS - Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido -- who declared himself acting president last year -- will attend this week's World Economic Forum in Davos, lawmaker Stalin Gonzalez told AFP on Monday.
Angola vows to bring back billionaire dos Santos over graft claims
AFP, Published on 20/01/2020
» LUANDA - Angolan prosecutors vowed on Monday to use "all possible" means to bring back Isabel dos Santos, the former president's billionaire daughter, after thousands of leaked documents brought new allegations she siphoned off hundreds of millions in public money.
Egat, B.Grimm ink major hybrid power deal
Published on 20/01/2020
» The state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) has signed a contract with B.Grimm Power-Energy China Consortium to develop the world’s largest hydro floating solar hybrid power project at Sirindhorn dam in Ubon Ratchathani.
Yingluck targets fake FB profiles
Post Reporters, Published on 20/01/2020
» A lawyer of ex-prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra has filed a complaint with police after her name was used to register many fake Facebook accounts.
PTT, Mitsui reach milestone pact
Post Reporters, Published on 20/01/2020
» PTT Plc, the national oil and gas conglomerate, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Mitsui & Co (Thailand) to cooperate on robotics and artificial intelligence business operations.
City Hall staff transferred as fly-tipping scam probed
Published on 20/01/2020
» City Hall officials linked to a waste disposal scam which allegedly cost the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) 30-40 million baht in losses have been transferred to other posts while an investigation into their involvement continues.
Finance Ministry extends income tax deadline to June
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/01/2020
» The Finance Ministry is poised to extend the deadline to file personal income tax returns by another three months through June to give taxpayers liable for additional tax bills more time to comply.
More measures to support economy
Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 20/01/2020
» Second-home buyers will find it easier to borrow, SMEs will get tax refunds sooner and foreign reserves will be prudently invested overseas.
Misery for rubber farmers continues into 2020
Published on 20/01/2020
» Rubber farmers are set to endure another year of low rubber prices as global uncertainty and a strong baht drive importers to turn off the taps.