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Citigroup renames scandal-hit Mexican unit
AFP, Published on 05/10/2016
» NEW YORK - Citigroup announced Tuesday a long-term plan to build up its scandal-plagued Mexican unit Banamex, renaming the company Citibanamex and pumping $1 billion into the business through 2020.
Aussie metal guru quits 007 tailor after six months
AFP, Published on 05/10/2016
» PARIS - The Italian fashion house Brioni has parted company with its controversial creative director Justin O'Shea only six months after the Australian was brought in to shake-up "James Bond's tailor".
Google launches AI-driven Pixel at iPhone prices
AFP, Published on 05/10/2016
» SAN FRANCISCO - Google on Tuesday unveiled its new Pixel smartphone with artificial intelligence built in as it directly takes on the iPhone with its own branded, premium-priced handset.
When is a coffee mug a donut? Topology explains it
AFP, Published on 05/10/2016
» PARIS - A topologist is a person who cannot tell the difference between a coffee mug and a donut -- so goes a joke about a little-known scientific field crowned Tuesday with a Nobel Physics Prize.
Invasive insects cause tens of billions in damage: study
AFP, Published on 05/10/2016
» PARIS - Invasive insects cause at least $77 billion (69 billion euros) in damage every year, according to a study released Tuesday that says this figure is "grossly underestimated" because it covers only a fraction of the globe.
TPIPP nod on year-end listing
Business, Published on 05/10/2016
» TPI Polene Power Plc (TPIPP) is going ahead with its plan to list on the Stock Exchange of Thailand by the end of the year, says chief executive Prachai Leophairatana.
Cocktail of frenzied, intricate textures
Life, Published on 05/10/2016
» 'Man, this is way too chic for me," muttered American artist Gary Gagliano, as he looked at the cocktail he'd just been served.
Microsoft price policy will raise a few eyebrows
Life, James Hein, Published on 05/10/2016
» With the Microsoft Server 2016 evaluation version now out, the company is bucking the typical IT trend by planning to make the new version a lot more expensive. Windows Server 12 users thinking about upgrading may be in for a number of pricing surprises. So if you're planning to upgrade, start communicating with Microsoft now to get the best deal for your organisation, at least for the next three years.
Special far South group to be 'efficient'
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/10/2016
» Deputy Defence Minister Udomdej Sitabutr yesterday promised not to interfere in the work of existing agencies while pledging to do his best as head of the new special government delegation to pull together efforts in tackling the southern insurgency.
Rail operators told to iron out glitches
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 05/10/2016
» The Transport Ministry has instructed operators of electric rail services in Bangkok to step up checks and maintenance of their systems following several glitches in recent months.