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Theft by officials in aid for poor scheme widespread
King-oua Laohong and Supapong Chaolan, Published on 19/02/2018
» More embezzlement of financial aid intended for the destitute has been uncovered as graft busters expand their investigation in rural provinces, and the corruption appears to be well organised.
Philippines: Risks rising with China challenging US at sea
Associated Press, Published on 19/02/2018
» MANILA: The risks of a "miscalculation" and armed conflict have risen in the disputed South China Sea with a militarily stronger China now able to challenge the United States, which used to be the dominant power in the strategic waterway, the Philippine envoy to Beijing said Monday.
GDP up 4.0% in Q4 of 2017
Online Reporters, Published on 19/02/2018
» The economy expanded by 4.0% in the last quarter of 2017 and should rise by 3.6-4.6% this year, according to the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB).
New Zealand pushes reinvigorated Trans-Pacific trade pact
Reuters, Published on 19/02/2018
» WELLINGTON: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday her country was pushing hard for the final text of the revived Trans-Pacific trade pact to be released on Wednesday when her government publishes its own assessment of the deal.
Trump fumes about Russia investigation as nation mourns
Associated Press, Published on 19/02/2018
» WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, US: As the nation mourned, President Donald Trump kept largely silent about the Florida school shooting victims and the escalating gun control debate, instead raging at the FBI for what he perceived to be a fixation on the Russia investigation at the cost of failing to deter the attack.
Sicily dining delights in the spotlight at Scalini’s regional Italian cuisine showcase
Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 19/02/2018
» While ‘Italian’ is rarely absent from the average diner’s list of top-five favourite cuisines, popular dishes like pasta and pizza often overshadow other examples of the many varieties of Italian cooking not commonly found outside the motherland.
Kawin makes OHL debut
Sports, Published on 19/02/2018
» Thailand goalkeeper Kawin Thamsatchanan made his first appearance for Oud-Heverlee Leuven (OHL) on Saturday.
Sahathai seeking to make a regional splash
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/02/2018
» After listing on the stock market last November to acquire funding for future expansion, SET-listed marine logistics provider Sahathai Terminal Plc (PORT) is keen to broaden its regional outlook.
Bangkok's filthy, choking air: Looking at the bright side
Business, Christopher Caillavet, Published on 19/02/2018
» 'From this foul drain, the greatest stream of human industry flows out to fertilise the world. From this filthy sewer pure gold flows. Here humanity attains its most complete development and its most brutish; here civilisation works its miracles, and here civilised man is turned back almost into a savage."
Jay Mart to beat slump in phones with new channels
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/02/2018
» The online channels and upgraded shops are Jay Mart's next steps following smartphone market saturation.