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Malaysia to shelve China-backed projects worth $22 bn
AFP, Published on 21/08/2018
» Malaysia will shelve three China-backed projects worth a total $22 billion until the debt-laden Southeast Asian nation can afford to pay for them, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Tuesday during a visit to Beijing.
Music world mourns Aretha Franklin at MTV awards
AFP AND ONLINE REPORTERS, Published on 21/08/2018
» NEW YORK: "Queen of Pop" Madonna led an impassioned tribute to "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin on Monday as the music world paid its R-E-S-P-E-C-Ts to the superstar at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Iran unveils first domestic fighter jet
AFP, Published on 21/08/2018
» TEHRAN: Iran unveiled its first domestic fighter jet at a defence show in Tehran on Tuesday, with President Hassan Rouhani insisting that Tehran's military strength was only designed to deter enemies and was aimed at creating "lasting peace".
FTI: Vietnam's red tape to persevere
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 21/08/2018
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects Thailand's car shipments to Vietnam to continue affecting all carmakers, even after both governments resolved to tackle obstacles posed by Vietnam's non-tariff barriers.
'New Pakistan' faces big challenges
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 21/08/2018
» Pakistan's newly sworn-in Prime Minister Imran Khan has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make his country's presence felt both regionally and globally.
SCB targets doubled assets to lead segment by 2023
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/08/2018
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) aims to double assets under management (AUMs) and become the top wealth management service provider in the next 3-5 years.
TCC's confidence index hoisted by cave rescue
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/08/2018
» Business confidence continued to rise in July, boosted by the growing economy, better income distribution and Thailand's improved image following the successful rescue of the Wild Boar football team from Tham Luang cave.
Q2 growth slows but still impresses
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 21/08/2018
» The economy expanded at a slower pace in the second quarter, but the government's think tank is maintaining its growth forecast for 2018 at 4.2-4.7%, while raising the forecast for exports.
Get ready for some fierce runway action
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/08/2018
» Asia's Next Top Model is back for yet another season as aspiring models fight for their chance to win it all on this modelling reality TV show.
Nature is not always safe
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 21/08/2018
» Chronic kidney failure is a disease with worrying statistics. Of over 7 billion people in the world, 850 million are reportedly found to suffer from a progressive loss of kidney function. Globally, over 2.5 million people are required to undergo regular haemodialysis, which filters and cleans the blood outside the body, because their kidneys fail to do their job.