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Shelling putting Ghouta aid delivery at risk: UN
AFP, Published on 09/03/2018
» BEIRUT - Renewed shelling of Eastern Ghouta is putting a humanitarian aid convoy that entered the besieged rebel enclave on Friday at risk, the United Nations said.
UK deploys military in Russia spy attack probe
AFP, Published on 09/03/2018
» LONDON - British police requested military assistance in investigating a nerve agent attack on a former Russian double agent as speculation mounted Friday about how London could respond if a state actor were to blame.
Grab close to deal for Uber Southeast Asia business
Bloomberg, Published on 09/03/2018
» Grab, the dominant ride-hailing service in Southeast Asia, is close to finalising a deal to acquire Uber Technologies Inc’s business in the region and may sign a deal this week or next, according to people familiar with the matter.
SET continues to slip, other SE Asia shares mostly slide
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 09/03/2018
» Most Southeast Asian stock markets ended lower on Friday with Thailand posting its longest losing streak since August 2013, while investors awaited US non-farm payrolls data for cues on the pace of rate hikes in the United States.
Yen, baht promoted for direct Japanese-Thai dealings
Online Reporters, Published on 09/03/2018
» Thailand and Japan have signed an agreement on use of their local currencies for bilateral business.
Woman sitting in lap of Buddha statue draws ire online
Online Reporters, Published on 09/03/2018
» A female tourist sitting in the lap of a large Buddha statue at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhol has attracted a lot of criticism from netizens after her photos went viral online.
Cambodian court denies opposition leader release on bail
Associated Press, Published on 09/03/2018
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's Supreme Court has rejected an application for bail for an opposition leader charged with treason who is seeking to be released for medical treatment abroad.
Thailand to study new TPP signed by 11 nations
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/03/2018
» Thailand will study the details of the slimmed-down version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact before taking a stance on it, a Commerce Ministry official said on Friday.
Aid convoy enters Syria's battered Ghouta: Red Cross
AFP, Published on 09/03/2018
» BEIRUT - An aid convoy entered Syria's battered Eastern Ghouta Friday, the International Committee of the Red Cross said, after a previous delivery was cut short by bombardment of the rebel enclave.
EU says talks 'the prime option' in US tariffs row
AFP, Published on 09/03/2018
» BRUSSELS: The European Union's top trade official said Friday that "dialogue" with Washington was the bloc's "prime option" as it seeks to win exemptions from US President Donald Trump's controversial new steel and aluminium tariffs.