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Cryptocurrency may be 'channelled to N.Korea'
Reuters, Published on 08/01/2018
» SEOUL: A cybersecurity company said it has found software that appears to install code for mining cryptocurrency and sends any mined coins to a server at a North Korean university, the latest sign that North Korea may be searching for new ways to infuse its economy with cash.
Thailand, China central banks renew swap deal
Bangkok Post, Published on 08/01/2018
» The Bank of Thailand and the central bank of China have agreed on a currency swap agreement to foster their trade and investment ties.
Vendors to protest for border fee reductions in Poipet
Khmer Times, Published on 08/01/2018
» The Cambodia Economy Reinforced Association has submitted a letter to Banteay Meanchey provincial authorities asking permission to hold a massive demonstration for four days to demand a reduction in the price of crossing the Thai border.
SEC says bitcoin futures trading not against rules
Wichit Chantanusornsiri and online reporters, Published on 08/01/2018
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said Thailand’s first bitcoin futures trading service offered by a securities company is not against rules but urged investors to apply caution due to high risks.
What's behind Vietnam's corruption crackdown?
Reuters, Published on 08/01/2018
» HANOI: Vietnam brought 22 executives to court over losses at the state oil firm on Monday, in the most important trial of a widening crackdown on corruption. Among those being tried was the first politburo member to be arrested in decades
Cambodia upholds jail term for Australian in surrogacy case
Associated Press, Published on 08/01/2018
» PHNOM PENH: An appeals court on Monday upheld the prison sentence of an Australian woman convicted of providing commercial surrogacy services in Cambodia.
Oprah Winfrey claims lifetime Golden Globe, calls for 'a new day'
Reuters, Published on 08/01/2018
» LOS ANGELES: Oprah Winfrey became the first black woman to be awarded a Golden Globe for lifetime achievement on Sunday, delivering an impassioned speech in support of those who have exposed sexual misconduct in Hollywood and beyond.
Golden Globes red carpet transformed by black dress protest
Associated Press, Published on 08/01/2018
» The highly anticipated wear-black protest at the Golden Globes took off Sunday as soon as the red carpet opened, including A-listers Meryl Streep in a deep V-cut gown and Michelle Williams in an embellished off-the-shoulder look with “Me Too” founder Tarana Burke at her side.
New cars for Thailand in 2018
Richard Leu, Published on 08/01/2018
» More and more SUVs are coming this year ranging from a budget-priced seven-seater up to a super exotica.
Roadshows to attract global companies to EEC
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 08/01/2018
» The government will be busy this year holding international roadshows to lure more investors to its much-touted Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).