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Want to speak Australian? Just abbreviate
AFP, Published on 20/07/2015
» SYDNEY - Travelling to Australia and want to fit in? Or just trying to understand your mates from Down Under? The Sydney pastor behind a video that has gone viral explaining the local lingo might be able to help.
Prayut again pleads for understanding
Online Reporters, Published on 20/07/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday appealed for understanding from rural people, and asked them not to be taken in by those trying to instigate hatred toward the government.
Chinese tourism boom: Just the beginning
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/07/2015
» Thailand second most welcoming destination for Chinese tourists with Chinese tourism boom up 20% & no slowdown in sight. Chinese traveling abroad becoming younger, wealthier, more independent & tech-savvy.
Thai-Lao-Vietnamese bus service planned
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 20/07/2015
» State-owned Transport Co plans to run its first three-country passenger bus service with Laos and Vietnam following the success of its transnational services.
Banner year for NZ relations with Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/07/2015
» Asean's intensive economic integration with China as well as the region's fast-growing economy could pave the way for New Zealand and Asean to deepen their economic relations as the two celebrate 40 years of diplomatic ties this year.
Indonesia tops region's FDI despite sluggish growth
Asia focus, Published on 20/07/2015
» As Southeast Asian nations count down to the formation of an integrated economic community later this year, foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows remain high in anticipation of more business opportunities.
China tops Myanmar FDI table but pace slows
Asia focus, Published on 20/07/2015
» As China's economy slows down and its stock market continues to decline, Chinese investments into Myanmar appear to be abating, yet Asia's largest economy remains the top investor in the country.
Japan's new frontier
Asia focus, Published on 20/07/2015
» It was 1997 when Taro Tanzaki first arrived in Cambodia. His first trip from Tokyo to Phnom Penh allowed the Japanese university student to witness the vast difference between Cambodia and his home country.
Myanmar army chief vows to respect election outcome
AFP, Published on 20/07/2015
» YANGON - Myanmar's powerful army chief has vowed to respect the outcome of November's landmark elections and has not ruled out becoming president if asked to take the top post.
Banks reopen in Greece after three-week shutdown
AFP, Published on 20/07/2015
» ATHENS - Greek banks reopened Monday after a shutdown lasting three weeks imposed by the government to avert a crash in the banking system over the country's debt crisis.