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Alphabet soars to record after earnings wallop expectations
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/07/2018
» SAN FRANCISCO: Google executives projected confidence in Android and other businesses, giving investors no signal that a costly regulatory crackdown in Europe would curb sales and profit anytime soon. The shares surged to a record high.
More than 3000 await rescue in Laos dam collapse; 19 dead
Agencies and online reporters, Published on 24/07/2018
» Nineteen people died and more than 3,000 need to be rescued after a dam collapsed in a remote part of land-locked Laos on Monday evening.
Japan heat wave sparks Olympic fears
AFP, Published on 24/07/2018
» TOKYO: With two years to go before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, organisers finally appear to have things under control -- although serious concerns remain over Japan's deadly summer heat.
Bowie's first recording to be auctioned
AFP, Published on 24/07/2018
» NEW YORK - The first-known recording by David Bowie, when he was the 16-year-old singer of a band called The Konrads, is going up for auction.
China to fatten Thai tuna glut on back of trade war
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/07/2018
» Thailand's tuna imports for raw material are expected to increase by 5% to 750,000-800,000 tonnes in 2018 as the trade war between the US and China results in greater Chinese tuna dumping in Thailand, says the Thai Tuna Industry Association (TTIA).
The beholder of the eye
Life, Story: Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/07/2018
» The overuse of tiny screens is known to potentially cause big vision problems. The eyes can get exhausted after looking at smartphones, tablets or computers for too long. The exposure to blue light may hurt your eyesight and cause blurry vision or even long-term nearsightedness.
BLS gunning for No.1 in block trades
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/07/2018
» Bualuang Securities (BLS) aims to take the top spot for block trade among domestic securities firms this year, propelled by low margin loan expenses and commission fees.
PTTEP eyes Myanmar project
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 24/07/2018
» SET-listed PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) is proposing that Myanmar's energy policymakers develop and operate a large gas-fired power plant to tap surging demand for energy there.
Trump threatens Iran -- in ALL-CAPS TWEET!!
AFP, Published on 24/07/2018
» WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has launched an exceptionally raw attack on Iran, in a tone reminiscent of his war on words with North Korea last year -- sparking questions about US strategy towards the Islamic republic.