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RCEP leaders hold first-ever summit
News, Kyodo News, Published on 15/11/2017
» MANILA: Leaders from 16 countries including China, India and Thailand began their first-ever summit yesterday to discuss an East Asian free trade deal that has been seen as a China-led rival to the Trans-Pacific Partnership that Japan has been trying to rejuvenate since the US withdrew earlier this year.
Number of foreign visitors to Japan up 18.3%
Kyodo News, Published on 15/11/2017
» The estimated number of foreign visitors to Japan this year totalled 23.79 million by the end of October, up 18.3% from a year earlier, the Japan Tourism Agency said Wednesday.
US considers special investigation of Clinton Foundation
Associated Press, Published on 15/11/2017
» WASHINGTON: The US Attorney General has asked senior staff to recommend whether to appoint a special counsel to look into Clinton Foundation dealings and an Obama-era uranium deal.
'Weak' PM May faces Brexit test in parliament
Reuters, Published on 15/11/2017
» LONDON: Prime Minister Theresa May's blueprint for Britain's exit from the European Union faces a crucial test starting on Tuesday, when members of parliament try to win concessions from a weakened leader on the government's legislation to sever ties.
US carbon resurgence fuels growing global demand
Associated Press, Published on 15/11/2017
» LONDON: Oil will continue growing as a source of energy for over two decades, with the US set to become the undisputed leader in crude and gas production, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday.
Italy opens food theme park: Eataly
Associated Press, Published on 15/11/2017
» BOLOGNA, Italy: The man behind the Eataly food empire is opening a massive attraction - part permanent trade fair, part agro-food theme park - that aims to create a showcase for excellence in Italian food.
Prayut fears reform work all for nothing
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/11/2017
» The six questions on future governance posed to the general public by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha are designed to highlight that the government's efforts to reform the nation in the wake of the 2014 coup will not go to waste after next November's general election, the regime said yesterday.
Ratchanok likely to meet her nemesis Tai
Sports, Published on 15/11/2017
» Well-rested Ratchanok Intanon will begin her China Open campaign in Fuzhou today.
Police nab three as KMITL embezzlement 'tops B1bn'
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 15/11/2017
» Three people, including a former King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) rector, have been arrested for allegedly embezzling almost 700 million baht more than was originally thought from the university, police said.
Dead poacher's family demand justice
News, Piyarat Chongcharoen, Published on 15/11/2017
» Kanchanaburi: Provincial authorities have pledged to ensure fair treatment for the family of a 19-year-old suspected poacher who was allegedly killed by a forest patrol unit during a clash last Saturday.