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Thai Beverage raises B77bn in bonds amid jumbo buying spree
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/09/2018
» Thai Beverage Plc, controlled by billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, raised 77 billion baht in the country’s biggest-ever corporate bond sale, according to people familiar with the matter.
Najib faces 25 charges linked to $681m in 1MDB case
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/09/2018
» KULA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian premier Najib Razak seeks trial for charges linked to $681 million that appeared in his personal bank accounts, as authorities speed up efforts to prosecute those who had allegedly embezzled from the 1MDB state fund.
Staples Center owner to build stadiums in Bangkok
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/09/2018
» Superstars like Taylor Swift are going to find it easier to play concerts in Bangkok.
In a stormy quarter, baht shines as rate rise beckons
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/09/2018
» The baht has been a standout performer in what’s been another tough quarter for many emerging currencies. Along with an outsize current-account surplus, the country is luring investors thanks to prospects for the first interest-rate hike since 2011.
Tesla without Musk? SEC raises once unthinkable prospect
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/09/2018
» SAN FRANCISCO: It is nearly impossible to imagine Tesla Inc without Elon Musk -- its chairman, CEO, largest shareholder and public face.
Thailand needs hyperloop, not China-built high-speed rail: Thanathorn
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/10/2018
» A tycoon turned politician who opposes Thailand’s military government has criticised its US$5.6 billion high-speed rail project with China because hyperloop technology offers a more modern alternative.
Asian patients (finally) have their medicines
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/10/2018
» For decades, much of the pipeline of medical innovation has flowed from West to East. Now a string of companies are attempting to upend that trend with new drugs and products tailored to Asian bodies and lifestyles.
Traveloka said to be in talks to raise $400m
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/10/2018
» SINGAPORE: Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s largest online travel startup, is in talks to raise about $400 million from new and existing investors to accelerate its expansion, according to people familiar with the matter.
Bank of Ayudhya sells stake in consumer unit to CVC Group
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/10/2018
» Bank of Ayudhya Plc, a Thai lender controlled by Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., is selling part of its microfinance arm to a CVC Capital Partners-led group.
Myanmar police detain three journalists for ‘incitement’
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/10/2018
» YANGON: Myanmar police arrested three journalists from the Eleven Media Group on Wednesday on charges related to showing disrespect toward the Yangon regional government.