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BoT: Economy improves, but still patchy; April factory output up 3.99%
Reuters, Published on 30/05/2018
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow faster than previously projected due to strong exports, but domestic demand was not yet "broad-based" and monetary policy has to remain accommodative, minutes of the central bank's last policy meeting showed on Wednesday.
AirAsia shares slide as probe puts India unit IPO, expansion at risk
Reuters, Published on 30/05/2018
» SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR: Shares of AirAsia Group Bhd tumbled on Wednesday after India federal police filed a case against the airline that analysts said could defer IPO plans and international expansion for its Indian arm.
S.Korea calls for more talks with North as US prepares for summit
Reuters, Published on 28/05/2018
» SEOUL: South Korea's President Moon Jae-in said on Monday there could be more impromptu talks with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, as US officials prepare for a historic meeting between President Donald Trump and Kim.
Thai Airways finds new CEO after almost two-year search
Reuters, Published on 21/05/2018
» Thai Airways International Plc on Monday said it has found a new president and chief executive, almost two years after the retirement of the national carrier's former head.
Malaysian police search Najib's houses
Reuters, Published on 17/05/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian police on Thursday searched ousted Prime Minister Najib Razak's home and other places linked to him in connection with a probe into scandal-plagued state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), a senior police officer said.
Regime’s slow investment spending could drag on growth
Reuters, Published on 14/05/2018
» Erratic delivery of public investment has left Thailand plodding behind faster-growing Southeast Asian economies, yet regulations introduced by the military-led government have made it even harder for state agencies to spend this year.
HK tycoon Li Ka-shing steps down, son Victor now holds reins
Reuters, Published on 10/05/2018
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's richest man, Li Ka-shing, held his last meeting with shareholders on Thursday and handed to his eldest son the keys to his $35.3-billion empire, bringing to a close a rags-to-riches story that made him an icon in the financial hub.
Go ahead, charge me over fake news, says Mahathir
Reuters, Published on 04/05/2018
» PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia: Opposition leader Mahathir Mohamad challenged the government to charge him under an anti-fake news law after authorities said they were investigating him for false claims that his plane was sabotaged ahead of the general election.
Bitcoin frenzy eases as big players muscle into market
Reuters, Published on 27/04/2018
» LONDON/NEW YORK/SINGAPORE: After bouncing up, falling down and keeping investors on the edges of their seats, bitcoin may be maturing into a period of relatively boring stability, experts say.
Southwest Airlines orders 40 Boeing 737 MAX jets
Reuters, Published on 27/04/2018
» US carrier Southwest Airlines has ordered 40 Boeing Co 737 MAX jets worth $4.68 billion at list price to help modernise its fleet, the airline said, making it the planemaker's largest global customer for the updated narrowbody.