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Ghosn to hold first Lebanon presser since Japan escape
AFP, Published on 08/01/2020
» BEIRUT - Carlos Ghosn is to hold a highly anticipated press conference in Lebanon on Wednesday, the first by the fugitive car magnate since his Houdini-like escape from Japan where he was facing trial.
US Furniture chain to close nearly half of its stores
Business, Reuters, Published on 08/01/2020
» Home decor and furniture retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc said on Monday that it planned to close up to almost half of its stores, cut jobs and warned about its ability to continue as a going concern in a tough retail environment.
Job only half done for Guardiola as Man City outclass Man Utd
AFP, Published on 08/01/2020
» MANCHESTER: Pep Guardiola warned Manchester City of Manchester United's powers of recovery after his side outclassed their city rivals 3-1 at Old Trafford to put one foot in the League Cup final.
Digital drive gains momentum
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 08/01/2020
» The world has witnessed the emergence of new advanced technologies meant to provide more convenience, boost competence in business operations and offer cybersecurity protection.
Trial opens in Japan for grisly murder of 19 at disabled home
AFP, Published on 08/01/2020
» TOKYO: The man accused of the 2016 murder of 19 disabled people at a Japanese care home goes on trial Wednesday in a case that ranks among the country's worst mass killings.
Cabinet passes relief for SMEs
Business, Chatrudee Theparat and Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/01/2020
» The cabinet on Tuesday green-lighted a new aid package for small and medium-sized enterprises and agreed to make efforts to shore up SMEs as part of the national agenda.
Foreign Ministry denies US tip-off
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri & Thana Boonlert, Published on 08/01/2020
» The Foreign Ministry is backtracking on earlier statements by the foreign minister that the United States had informed Thailand one day before its drone attack which killed Iranian forces leader Qassem Soleimani, saying the report was "misinformed".
Dams lead to extinction
News, Editorial, Published on 08/01/2020
» Before being officially declared extinct by scientists late last month, the Chinese paddlefish, a native to the Yangtze River system, had been listed along with the Mekong giant catfish as "critically endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
After Alibaba's Magic Float, Hong Kong Angles for More Tech Listings
Business, Joanne Chiu & Jing Yang, Published on 08/01/2020
» Successful listings of shares in Hong Kong by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and smaller rival Meituan Dianping have burnished the market's high-tech credentials. Now, bankers and investors expect more Chinese technology companies to list in the city.
Nepal expects steep rise in Thai visitors
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 08/01/2020
» KATHMANDU: Once Nepal's Gautam Buddha International Airport is completed in the next three to four months, the number of Thais visiting the country is likely to increase, especially to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, said Lila Bahadul Baniya, senior manager of the Nepal Tourism Board.