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Crisis-wracked Chile pulls out as Apec, climate meet host
AFP, Published on 30/10/2019
» SANTIAGO - Chile pulled out of hosting two major international summits Wednesday as it struggled to restore order after more than ten days of civil unrest that have left at least 20 dead.
Bangkok Bank, PTT lead Thai shares higher
Reuters, Published on 30/10/2019
» The Thai benchmark advanced 0.7% to lead the pack in the region, underpinned by gains in financial and energy stocks. Bangkok Bank Plc scaled 6% while oil and gas major PTT Exploration and Production Plc rose 3.4% after posting a jump in quarterly net profit.
US to send security envoy, commerce secretary to Thai summits
Associated Press, Published on 30/10/2019
» US national security adviser Robert C. O'Brien and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross will represent President Donald Trump at two regional summits in Thailand this weekend, the White House announced, a move that would widely be viewed in the region as a snub.
Last-minute India demands jeopardise Asian trade pact
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/10/2019
» NEW DELHI: India keeps making last-minute requests after it agreed to terms for the world’s largest regional trade agreement, potentially preventing Asian leaders from announcing a breakthrough next week on the 16-nation pact during a summit in Bangkok, people familiar with the situation said.
Hong Kong (dollar): Open for Business
Published on 30/10/2019
» Hong Kong recently ranked third highest in the World Bank's 2020 "Ease of Doing Business" report, well ahead of much larger economies such as the United States (ranked 6th) and the United Kingdom (ranked 8th).
Thailand hopes new Mae Sot bridge will boost trade with Myanmar
Assawin Pinitwong, Published on 30/10/2019
» TAK: Thailand is counting on a new bridge connecting with Myanmar to increase border trade between the two countries.
Kremlin-backed falcon project sparks smuggling fears
AFP, Published on 30/10/2019
» MOSCOW: A massive Kremlin-backed project to breed and export gyrfalcons, or gyrs, has alarmed scientists as a possible future scheme to smuggle wild birds.
'Game of Thrones' prequel on way as HBO Max launch revealed
AFP, Published on 30/10/2019
» LOS ANGELES - A prequel series to global TV phenomenon "Game of Thrones" has been ordered, WarnerMedia announced Tuesday, as it set out launch details for its new HBO Max streaming service.
New Green Line stations tested for Dec 5 debut
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/10/2019
» Part of the BTS Light Green Line extension will be opened this December as planned, the CEO of Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc said on Tuesday.
Chinese factory applications to rise
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 30/10/2019
» Investment applications from Chinese manufacturers looking to Thailand as a production base to avoid US tariffs are expected to surge by 30% this year to 71.5 billion baht.