World markets in holding pattern as investors look to earnings for economy cluesBANGKOK — World markets were in a holding pattern Tuesday, with stock benchmarks narrowly mixed as investors looked to earnings as a possible antidote to pessimism about a quick economic recovery. Asia markets in holding pattern as investors look to earnings for economy cluesBANGKOK — Asian markets were in a holding pattern Tuesday, mostly eking out modest gains as investors looked to quarterly earnings as a possible antidote to growing pessimism about a quick economic recovery. Thailand’s foreign minister reports to police to hear charges over 2008 Bangkok airport siegeBANGKOK — Thailand’s foreign minister reported to police Monday to hear charges related to his involvement in mass demonstrations that climaxed with the seizure of Bangkok’s airports last year. Opposition calls for Thai foreign minister’s resignation following criminal chargesBANGKOK — Opposition members in Thailand’s Parliament called Monday for the resignation of the foreign minister after police filed charges against him for alleged involvement in demonstrations that climaxed with the seizure of Bangkok’s airports last year. 26 killed in Thai bus, car pile-upBANGKOK - Twenty-six people were killed Saturday in a pile-up involving a passenger bus and six cars on a highway in southern Thailand, the police said. U2 world tour pays tribute to Myanmar’s jailed democracy icon Aung San Suu KyiBANGKOK, Thailand — As U2 kicks off its world tour, the Irish rockers are turning a spotlight on Myanmar’s jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. To get elephants off Bangkok streets, authorities in Thailand offer them for adoptionBANGKOK, Thailand — Elephants idling outside discos or lumbering through traffic have been part of Bangkok’s colorful nightlife for nearly two decades. Now authorities want to send them back to the jungle. Enraged elephant stomps 3 Thai rubber plantation workers to deathBANGKOK — A rampaging elephant stomped three rubber tappers to death in southern Thailand on Wednesday after it was left to wander freely by its handler, police said. Asian markets mixed as economic surveys suggest recovery to be long slog; Europe gainsBANGKOK — Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday as economic surveys from the U.S., Japan and China showed that recovery is going to be a long slog. European markets gained in early trading. Asian markets mixed as economic surveys show any recovery will be long slogBANGKOK — Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday as economic surveys from the U.S., Japan and China showed that recovery is going to be a long slog. Oil hovered above $70 a barrel. Most Asian markets gain after slight improvements in Chinese, Japanese surveysBANGKOK — Most Asian stock markets clawed higher Wednesday after data showed the region’s two biggest economies are inching toward economic recovery. Gangster’s cash found in car driven by Thai policemenBANGKOK - Thai police discovered about 10 million baht ($290,000) in cash hidden in the doors of a car belonging to an alleged drug trafficker which had been impounded and driven by officers for the past two years, media reports said Wednesday. Free air tickets, spa deals: Thailand hopes to distract from turmoil and lure tourists backBANGKOK — Thai Airways is trying to lure passengers from outside Asia with free domestic flights. Hotels on the resort island of Phuket are offering a fourth night free. And mountain lodges up north are offering free golf and spa pampering. Asian markets mixed, Europe down ahead of key data; oil rally boosts resource stocksBANGKOK — Asian markets were mixed Tuesday and European shares opened lower as investors braced for economic reports that will train a spotlight on the vitality of a possible global economic recovery. Asian markets gain, shrugging off Japan’s rising joblessness as oil powers above $73BANGKOK — Most Asian markets advanced Tuesday, shrugging off another rise in Japanese unemployment as oil powered above $73 a barrel to eight-month highs, boosting resource stocks. Thai electoral results show ousted Prime Minister Thaksin still a potent political forceBANGKOK — Two consecutive electoral victories that put allies of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in Thailand’s Parliament have buoyed backers’ hopes for a resurrection of their fugitive leader-in-exile. Major Asian markets slip, but European shares open higher as investors gauge economic outlookBANGKOK — Major Asian markets drifted lower Monday and European stocks gained as investors awaited key data later this week for clues on whether hopes for a global economic recovery are justified. Asian markets slip ahead of economic data; dollar rises on Chinese central bank chief commentsBANGKOK — Most Asian markets drifted lower Monday as cautious investors awaited key U.S. and Japanese data later this week for clues on the global economic outlook. Betrayal, remorse and fear: An exiled Chinese informer fights deportationBEIJING — Dozens of small white scars mark the inside of Li Yuzhou’s left arm, where he slashed himself repeatedly with a piece from a broken tea cup. The scars speak of his terror of being deported from Thailand back to China. Thailand braces for anti-government demonstration as thousands of protesters mass in BangkokBANGKOK — Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra lamented that he was “really lonely” in self-imposed exile and urged thousands of cheering supporters to help him return to Thailand “to serve the public” in one of the country’s largest demonstrations in months. Asian markets gain as Fed says recession easing; European shares open lowerBANGKOK — Asian stock markets advanced Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve said the world’s largest economy is shrinking at a slower pace and scotched fears of an inflation threat, underpinning investor hopes for recovery. European shares opened lower. Asia markets gains as Fed says recession easing while inflation, interest rates to stay lowBANGKOK — Asian stock markets advanced Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve said the world’s largest economy is shrinking at a slower pace and scotched fears of an inflation threat, underpinning investor hopes for recovery. Latest round of attacks in southern Thailand revives specter of Muslim-Buddhist conflictBANGKOK — Ten Muslim villagers killed by gunmen firing assault rifles into a mosque during evening prayers. A 53-year-old Buddhist rubber tapper shot, decapitated and limbs cut from his torso, his head impaled on a stick. Human rights group: Muslim rebels in Thailand have killed 115 teachers, burned schoolsBANGKOK — Muslim insurgents in southern Thailand must stop the “sickening trend” of attacking teachers, 115 of whom have been killed since the outbreak of the separatist rebellion five years ago, a human rights organization said Friday. Report: Thailand fails to crack down on ivory bazaars, much of it from African elephantsBANGKOK — Thailand’s government has failed to crack down on one of the world’s largest markets of illegal ivory, allowing vendors to openly sell products that come from African elephants, a conservation group said in a report released Friday. Human rights group: Muslim rebels in Thailand have killed 115 teachers, burn schoolsBANGKOK — Muslim insurgents in southern Thailand must stop the “sickening trend” of attacking teachers, 115 of whom have been killed since the outbreak of the separatist rebellion five years ago, a human rights organization said Friday. LTTE announces ‘new transnational government’, says will pursue autonomyBANGKOK - The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eeelam (LTTE), the rebel group recently defeated by the Sri Lankan military, have announced the formation of a “provisional transnational government” to pursue an autonomous homeland for the Tamil population. World markets fall as US manufacturing data knocks recovery confidence; Japan off 2.9 pctBANGKOK — World stock markets fell Tuesday, with Japan’s benchmark tumbling nearly 3 percent, after weak U.S. manufacturing figures knocked confidence in a quick recovery from global recession. Asian markets tumble as US manufacturing data knocks confidence in quick economic recoveryBANGKOK — Asian stock markets tumbled Tuesday, with Japan and Hong Kong benchmarks down about 3 percent, after weak U.S. manufacturing figures knocked confidence in a quick recovery from global recession. One-stop shopping for Asia trip planningNEW YORK — A one-stop Web site for planning a trip to Asia has relaunched with new features and deals. |
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