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We need leaders with emotional intelligence
Arinya Talerngsri, Published on 15/02/2016
» I once wrote an article about how people with outstanding academic achievement or technical brilliance can easily get hired, but brilliance will get them nowhere if they lack emotional intelligence and the ability to build strong working relationships. This is especially true in today’s highly competitive world where organisations rely heavily on interdependence to stay ahead of the game.
Japan Oct-Dec GDP contracts 0.4% on quarter: govt
AFP, Published on 15/02/2016
» TOKYO - Japan's economy contracted in the last quarter of 2015, official data showed Monday, dealing a fresh blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's growth policies.
HSBC bank stays in London in relief for City
AFP, Published on 15/02/2016
» LONDON - Global bank HSBC on Sunday decided to remain headquartered in Britain instead of moving to Hong Kong in a relief for the City after a review prompted by concern about increased regulation.
Australia close in on big Test victory
AFP, Published on 15/02/2016
» WELLINGTON - Jackson Bird and Nathan Lyon combined to remove New Zealand's last recognised batsmen as Australia closed in on victory on the fourth day of the first Test in Wellington on Monday.
Vaughn ends drought at Pebble Beach as Mickelson's skid continues
AFP, Published on 15/02/2016
» LOS ANGELES - Journeyman Vaughn Taylor surged to victory in the PGA Tour's Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Sunday, firing a seven-under 65 for a one-shot victory over five-time major winner Phil Mickelson.
Defar makes triumphant return in Boston
AFP, Published on 15/02/2016
» NEW YORK - Two-time Olympic champion Meseret Defar of Ethiopia made a triumphant return from a layoff of nearly 2 1/2 years Sunday by winning the women's 3,000 meters at the Boston Indoor Grand Prix athletics meet.
Making Bangkok a little bit safer
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/02/2016
» The BMA is planning to raise the standards of car park safety barriers and to control the brightness levels on electronic billboards.
Klopp purrs over 'real striker' Sturridge
AFP, Published on 15/02/2016
» BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hailed Daniel Sturridge after he set his side up for a 6-0 victory at Aston Villa in his first Premier League start for the German.
Saunas, aquariums and bar found at Mexico prison
AFP, Published on 15/02/2016
» MONTERREY (MEXICO) - Authorities found "luxury cells" with aquariums, portable saunas and even a bar at a Mexican prison where 49 inmates were killed in a brawl, officials said Sunday.
Ranger wounded by bomb in Narathiwat
Waedao Harai, Published on 15/02/2016
» NARATHIWAT -- A ranger was slightly wounded by a bomb explosion while on patrol in Sungai Kolok district early on Monday, police said.