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Burma Ready to Play Ball With US

Burma Ready to Play Ball With US

Clinton said the US “will further embrace” Burma if “the government releases all remaining political prisoners, ends violence against minorities – and cuts military ties with North Korea.”

Fitch downgrades Hungary to junk status

Fitch downgrades Hungary to junk status

Budapest: Fitch Ratings downgraded Hungary's credit grade to junk status on Friday, citing a standoff between the country and the European Union and the International Monetary Fund over rescue loans. Fitch, which followed similar moves from Moody's and S&P, kept a negative outlook, indicating a more than a 50 per cent chance for another downgrade within the next two years

Suspending FDI ‘highly regressive’: India Inc

Suspending FDI ‘highly regressive’: India Inc

Disappointed by the government's decision to put foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail on hold, India Inc on Wednesday described the move as 'highly regressive'. "...

Bharti, Reliance Industries end talks on insurance JVs deal

Bharti, Reliance Industries end talks on insurance JVs deal

Mumbai: Reliance Industries has mutually agreed to end negotiations with Bharti Enterprises to buy its stakes in two insurance joint ventures with France's AXA, the two companies said on Friday. Reliance said the negotiations to acquire Bharti's 74 per cent stakes in the life insurance and general insurance joint ventures were terminated as it was "unable to reach agreement on the long-term vision and joint governance of the ventures" with AXA.

Thailand lowers growth forecast

Thailand lowers growth forecast

Thailand Business News Thailand's gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow in the range of 3.5-4.0 per cent while headline inflation is forecast to be in the range of 3.6- 4.0 per cent. Share this Article

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Thailand to expand trade and investment with India

Thailand to expand trade and investment with India

New Delhi business newspaper economic times says that India and Thailand will sign a free trade agreement by the middle of this year, according to Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.See the rest here: Thailand to expand trade and investment with IndiaSectors linked to external demand (namely, ...

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Thailand plans Big Celebration for Chinese Year of the Dragon

Thailand plans Big Celebration for Chinese Year of the Dragon

Many activities have been planned in Bangkok and other major provinces in celebration of the upcoming Chinese New Year and to welcome the Year of the Dragon.This years Chinese New Year’s Day falls on January 23.Read the original: Thailand plans Big Celebration for Chinese Year of the ...

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2012 GDP, inflation targets hard to achieve

2012 GDP, inflation targets hard to achieve

Many economic problems are still looming large in and outside Vietnam, making experts at a recent business forum in HCM City believe this year would be very challenging for Vietnam to reach ...

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January 27, 2012 | Posted in Business, News, Vietnam

Stop the “Chindia” Talk

By almost any measure – GDP, life expectancy, literacy, exports and more – India has fallen far behind China since 1978 T.N. Ninan The debate in a small group ...

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January 27, 2012 | Posted in China, Economics, India

Samsung Earnings Beat Expectations Even As Legal Battle With Apple Weighs On Company

Samsung Earnings Beat Expectations Even As Legal Battle With Apple Weighs On Company

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung Electronics Co. reported a 17 percent jump in fourth quarter profit on the strength of sales in flat panels and smartphones even as ...

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January 27, 2012 | Posted in Tech

Davos: StanChart Bullish on China, India

Davos: StanChart Bullish on China, India

From WSJ’s Davos blog:Bloomberg News Jaspal BindraStandard Chartered PLC remains bullish on the major Asian economies of India and China, encouraged by the policy outlook for the two countries this ...

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January 27, 2012 | Posted in China

Mood at Davos cautious but not as bad as 2008: Mittal

Mood at Davos cautious but not as bad as 2008: Mittal

The Indian economy is looking up but investments are yet to pick up pace says Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal.Follow this link: Mood at Davos cautious but not as bad ...

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January 27, 2012 | Posted in India

The Truth About Sleep & Productivity

The Truth About Sleep & Productivity

Working overtime doesn't increase your output. It makes you stupid. Arianna Huffington talks often about how the key to her productivity is sleep . It's a smart suggestion, not ...

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January 26, 2012 | Posted in Business

US Lawmaker Notes Progress in Burma

US Lawmaker Notes Progress in Burma

A top U.S. lawmaker is applauding political reforms in Burma, but says more change is needed.  Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell recently returned from a trip to Burma, where he ...

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January 26, 2012 | Posted in News

VIDEO: One of the coolest taxis you’ll ever find in Bangkok

Pretty damn cool.  I’m still waiting for my chance to ride in it! It’s good to have a pipe dream every time I get into a taxi where the ...

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January 26, 2012 | Posted in Tourism, video

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