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IMF predicts global growth at 3.9% - with 2020 risks
AFP, Published on 17/04/2018
» WASHINGTON: The global economy is expected to grow at a solid pace through next year, boosted by faster expansion in the United States and Europe but after that risks will build, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.
SET drops, Philippines slides to over 11-month low
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 17/04/2018
» The Stock Exchang of Thailand and Philippine indexes slumped, while other markets in Southeast Asia were cautious on Tuesday as investors weighed up a mixed bag of economic data out of China.
Cabinet approves tax plan to encourage bank mergers
Reuters, Published on 17/04/2018
» The Cabinet approved a plan on Tuesday to offer tax incentives to encourage mergers among the country's commercial banks, a move that will help them better compete with their larger regional rivals.
'Trump spy drama escort' pleads for help at Pattaya court
Wire Services and Online Reporters, Published on 17/04/2018
» PATTAYA: A Belarusian model and Russian "sex coach" pleaded for US help as they arrived for a court hearing at Pattaya Provincial Court on Tuesday, in a case that has grabbed widespread attention after the model claimed to have revelations about alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 US election.
Japan to trial 'world's first urine test' to spot cancer
AFP, Published on 17/04/2018
» TOKYO: A Japanese firm is poised to carry out what it hailed as the world's first experiment to test for cancer using urine samples, which would greatly facilitate screening for the deadly disease.
China growth beats forecasts in face of trade row, financial risk
AFP, Published on 17/04/2018
» BEIJING: China's economy grew more than expected in the first quarter as it withstood headwinds from Beijing's fight against financial risk and pollution, and trade tensions with the United States.
Trump hosts Abe with North Korea, trade on the agenda
AFP, Published on 17/04/2018
» WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump hosts Japan's Shinzo Abe at his Mar-a-Lago resort Tuesday, with both men under pressure to deliver something more than bonhomie and birdies.
Parental diet before conception affects child's health
AFP, Published on 17/04/2018
» PARIS: A child's health can be compromised not only by a mother who smokes or drinks during pregnancy, but by the obesity and poor diet of both parents well before the act of procreation, researchers said Tuesday.
Crypto fans urge capital gains rethink
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/04/2018
» Crypto enthusiasts and issuers of initial coin offerings have asked the Finance Ministry to delay or waive the capital gains tax to be imposed on ICOs and cryptocurrency trading, aiming to assist the fund-raising process for startups domestically.
In need of road sense
News, Editorial, Published on 17/04/2018
» This government, like those over the previous two decades, has a strange highway safety plan. Twice a year, one-week "crackdown announcements" precede the New Year periods when more vehicles than usual are on the highways. Allegedly tough enforcement proceeds, as is currently under way. Each time, government measures fail to reduce the shockingly high death toll.