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Greying Japan eyes cheaper gifts for centenarians
AFP, Published on 20/08/2015
» TOKYO - Japan said Thursday it is eyeing a cheaper alternative to the pricey gift that it gives to people turning 100 each year, in a nation famous for its long-living population.
Kazakh currency falls 23 percent after switch to free-float
AFP, Published on 20/08/2015
» ASTANA (KAZAKHSTAN) - Energy-rich Kazakhstan announced Thursday it was abandoning its currency band for a free-floating exchange rate, in a move that triggered a 23-percent fall in the value of the tenge against the US dollar.
Alibaba joins China arms maker to offer location services
AFP, Published on 20/08/2015
» SHANGHAI - Internet giant Alibaba has joined forces with China's biggest defence company to offer location-based services using a homegrown satellite navigation system that competes with the US GPS network, the firms said.
Their Majesties give help to bomb victims
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 20/08/2015
» Their Majesties the King and the Queen will give 90,000-baht cash assistance to each of the dead victims' families and will pay for uncovered medical bills of the injured in Monday’s explosion at Ratchaprasong, the Office of His Majesty’s Principal Private Secretary announced on Thursday.
Asian shares slump on China worries
Published on 20/08/2015
» HONG KONG — Asian shares slumped on Thursday, led lower by Shanghai as concerns about the health of China's economy battered confidence and after unexpectedly bearish minutes from the US Federal Reserve.
SET closes down 6.59 to 1,372.53
Online Reporters, Published on 20/08/2015
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index fell 0.48%, or 6.59 points, to 1,372.53 on Thursday.
Cyanide 356 times limits found at China blast test point
AFP, Published on 20/08/2015
» BEIJING - Cyanide levels more than 350 times standard limits have been detected in water close to the site of deadly explosions in the Chinese port city of Tianjin, officials said Thursday.
England field against Australia in final Ashes Test
AFP, Published on 20/08/2015
» LONDON - England captain Alastair Cook won the toss and elected to field against Australia in the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval on Thursday.
Otamendi signs on for Manchester City
AFP, Published on 20/08/2015
» LONDON - Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi has signed for Manchester City, the Premier League side announced on Thursday after a deal was agreed with his current side Valencia.
England field against Australia
AFP, Published on 20/08/2015
» LONDON - England captain Alastair Cook won the toss and elected to field against Australia in the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval on Thursday.