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Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha speaks to reporters at the Government House in Bangkok Aug. 18, 2015. Prayuth Chan-ocha on Tuesday promised the authorities would quickly track down those responsible for the central Bangkok bombing, which he describe

Thai markets expected to rise after pro-army party leads in election

Trailing with 6.90 million votes was Pheu Thai, a party linked to exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Mar 25, 2019

By Reuters

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Boeing invites pilots, regulators to briefing as it looks to return 737 MAX to service

The meeting is a sign that Boeing's planned software patch is nearing completion, though it will still need regulatory approval.

Mar 25, 2019

By Reuters

China's February LNG imports fell from January record as winter demand eased

Asia's spot prices for LNG crashed below the $5 per million British thermal unit mark this week, reflecting the absence of growth in demand or any major supply outages.

Mar 25, 2019

By Reuters

UAE launches programme to help overweight employers

It involves adopting a healthy diet and engaging in physical activity, helping employees lose excessive weight within eight weeks.

Mar 24, 2019

By IANS

China's Xi Jinping says Belt and Road Initiative needs to reject protectionism, 30 leaders agree to support

US's Lighthizer, Mnuchin to travel to China for trade talks: White House

The United States also will receive a Chinese trade delegation led by Vice Premier Liu He for meetings in Washington that are set to begin on April 3.

Mar 24, 2019

By Reuters

Apple's Cook to China: keep opening for sake of global economy

Cook's comments come as Apple weathers sinking sales in China because of a contracting smartphone market, increasing pressure from Chinese rivals, and slowing upgrade cycles.

Mar 24, 2019

By Reuters

Malaysia's new government advisor Daim Zainuddin

Malaysia to finalize deal on China-backed railway project early April

The ECRL had been threatened by cancellation since Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who came into power in May last year.

Mar 24, 2019

By Reuters

China exports and imports fall more than expected in July due to weakening demand

Indonesia, China slap anti-dumping duties on each other's steel products

Indonesia extended anti-dumping import duties of up to 20 percent for a number of flat-rolled iron and steel products.

Mar 23, 2019

By Reuters

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Trump cancels new North Korea sanctions

Trump referred to "additional large-scale sanctions" by the US Treasury that had been added to already existing restrictions.

Mar 23, 2019

By IANS

EU to drop threat of Huawei ban but wants 5G risks monitored - sources

European digital chief Andrus Ansip will present the recommendation on Tuesday.

Mar 23, 2019

By Reuters

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British Airways flights cancelled after catastrophic failure hits IT network

British Airways to launch its shortest flight

The brief flight succeeds the airline's current shortest trip: a 62-mile hop between the Caribbean islands of Antigua and Saint Kitts.

Mar 23, 2019

By IANS

Garuda Indonesia axes Boeing 737 Max 8 order

Boeing representatives are planning to visit Jakarta on March 28 to discuss the cancellation request with the airline.

Mar 22, 2019

By IANS

Murphy Oil exits Malaysia with $2.13 billion asset sale, to focus on North America

The buyer, PTT Exploration and Production Public Co Ltd, will also pay Murphy up to $100 million in bonus.

Mar 22, 2019

By Reuters

Automation Anywhere unveils the industry's smartest IQ Bot, making AI accessible to millions

Automation Anywhere, the global leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), announced major advances to IQ Bot 6.5.

Mar 22, 2019

By IBTimes SG Desk

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Biogen scraps two Alzheimer drug trials, wipes $18 billion from market value

The decision was based on a so-called futility analysis of aducanumab data by an independent monitoring committee that determined the trials had little hope of succeeding.

Mar 22, 2019

By Reuters

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