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Ministry seeks nod for RCEP signing
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/01/2020
» The Commerce Ministry is scheduled to propose cabinet endorsement of Thailand's participation in signing the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by the middle of this year.
Noble eyes London to avoid domestic risk
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 21/01/2020
» SET-listed developer Noble Development is set to debut its first overseas project in London to diversify away from the risks of an unfavourable domestic market.
BAY's 2019 net profit up 32%, TMB's falls
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/01/2020
» Bank of Ayudhya (BAY) posted a 32% surge in unaudited consolidated net profit last year due to higher net interest and non-interest income, while TMB Bank's yearly net profit plunged 37.7% largely thanks to a one-off gain recorded in 2018.
The Dog That Didn't Bark: What Soybean Prices Say About Trade Deal
Business, Jon Hilsenrath, Published on 21/01/2020
» In an 1892 mystery story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes figures out what happened to a missing racehorse named Silver Blaze by observing a dog that didn't bark in the night. Likewise, sometimes what doesn't happen in markets can be a clue to something significant.
RCEP finale: Double U-turn intrigue
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 21/01/2020
» With the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) approaching its final stages, some Asean countries are revealing what can only be described as erratic behaviour. They have unexpectedly come up with a new position, one previously hidden under their smiles. In other words, they have made another U-turn from their previous position.
Celebrating CNY in Thailand
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 21/01/2020
» Thai people will celebrate the Chinese New Year, which falls on Saturday, with a week of activities throughout the country. To mark the 15th anniversary of cultural cooperation between the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, TAT will officially organise Chinese New Year 2020 celebrations with a series of Chinese performances in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket from Wednesday until Feb 2.
The edutainment continues
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/01/2020
» Netflix's teen dramedy Sex Education is now back for a second season, packing sexuality exploration and the fragility of adolescents in a hilarious but informative manner.
Toxic smog fury grows as fear paralyses govt
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 21/01/2020
» Whether the Future Forward Party is dissolved or not, the enemy of the ruling establishment remains clear. It is fear: its own fear of change and of losing control of power.
Canada court starts extradition hearing of China Huawei exec
AFP, Published on 21/01/2020
» VANCOUVER - A Canadian court on Monday began hearing the case of a senior Huawei executive who is fighting extradition to the United States, and whose arrest in Vancouver led to a breakdown in Canada-China relations.