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Oxfam: 8 men as rich as half the world
Business, Associated Press, Published on 17/01/2017
» DAVOS, Switzerland: The gap between the super-rich and the poorest half of the global population is starker than previously thought, with just eight men -Bill Gates, Michael Bloomberg, etc - owning as much wealth as 3.6 billion people, according to an analysis by Oxfam released Monday.
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B20bn tabbed to help deliver boost to SMEs
Business, Published on 17/01/2017
» The government has budgeted 20 billion baht to provide support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the farm sector, improve their well-being and create added value, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
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TMB: Flood toll may run to B27.4bn
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 17/01/2017
» Severe flooding in the South is estimated to cost businesses 27.4 billion baht, with rubber farmers hit the hardest, according to TMB Analytics.
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Trump team struggles for cohesion over China policy
News, Published on 17/01/2017
» The incoming US administration's tough talk against China has set the stage for showdowns on everything from security to trade and cyberspace, but contradictory signals are sowing uncertainty over how far President-elect Donald Trump is prepared to go in confronting Beijing.
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BananaBike earmarks funds for logistics services
Business, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 17/01/2017
» BananaBike, a Bangkok-based on-demand motorbike taxi app, is widening its offerings to include logistics services, with a plan to raise seed funding worth millions of baht over the next two months.
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O'leste skincare launches
Business, Published on 17/01/2017
» Maya & Co, a Thai skincare firm, sees high potential for its beauty products based on marigold extracts developed at Chiang Mai University.
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China masters ballpoint pen at last
News, Adam Minter, Published on 17/01/2017
» Last week, China announced it had mastered the art of making ballpoint pens. Don't laugh: It was a years-long effort that cost millions of dollars and required the leadership of a state-run corporate colossus. It was front-page news, widely discussed on talk shows and celebrated on social media.
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BoI announces date for 'Opportunity Thailand' seminar
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/01/2017
» The Board of Investment (BoI) plans to hold its annual "Opportunity Thailand" event on Feb 15. The seminar, which promotes investment in targeted high-tech industries, is expected to attract thousands of Thai and foreign investors.
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Ike Turner – rock and roll pioneer
Life, John Clewley, Published on 17/01/2017
» Many people regard the single Rocket 88, released by Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats in 1951, as the first "rock 'n' roll" record. The seven-inch single was produced by Sun Records in Memphis and leased to the Chess label, a label known for its hard-driving rhythm 'n' blues, and is cited for its sound, lyrical content, walking bassline and distorted guitar.
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RICH defaults, hit by debts
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 17/01/2017
» SET-listed Rich Asia Corporation Public Plc (RICH), a maker and distributor of steel pipes, has defaulted on 805.9 million baht in debt owed to a bank and is struggling to pay debts due within the next few months, leading the company to seek talks with creditors as well as restructure its financial operation in order to repay all debts.
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