Asian stock markets lower as months long rally sputters, Fed meeting eyed; Europe gainsBANGKOK — Asian stock markets fell Wednesday as a monthslong rally sputtered and investors waited for clues from the U.S. Federal Reserve about the global recovery’s strength. European shares were higher. Asian stock markets lower as months long rally sputters, Fed meeting eyedBANGKOK — Asian stock markets were lower Wednesday as a monthslong rally sputtered and investors waited for clues from the U.S. Federal Reserve about the global recovery’s strength. Thai prime minister says US moving toward engagement with military-run MyanmarNEW YORK — Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Tuesday that the United States and Europe appeared to be moving toward engaging Myanmar rather than a policy of sanctions only as a means of encouraging political change in the military-run country. Oil hangs hear $70 in Asia after big tumble on worries Chinese demand is fadingBANGKOK — Oil prices hung near $70 a barrel Tuesday in Asia after falling steeply overnight amid news that China’s crude consumption fell in August. Oil below $70 in Asia after big tumble on worries Chinese demand is fadingBANGKOK — Oil prices wallowed near $70 a barrel Tuesday in Asia after falling steeply overnight amid news that China’s crude consumption fell in August. Oil falls to near $71 in Asia as stockpiles linger despite economic recovery signsBANGKOK — Oil prices fell to near $71 a barrel Monday in Asia as high crude stockpiles and weak demand tempered enthusiasm about recent signs of improvement in the world’s largest economy. Oil falls below $72 in Asia as stockpiles linger despite economic recovery signsBANGKOK — Oil prices fell below $72 a barrel Monday in Asia as high crude stockpiles and weak demand tempered enthusiasm about recent signs of improvement in the world’s largest economy. Thai prime minister calls for reconciliation after activists’ march to border sparks violenceBANGKOK — Thailand’s prime minister called for peace and reconciliation on Sunday, a day after a nationalist group provoked clashes with police and villagers during a march to the Cambodian border. Thai protesters mark coup’s 3rd anniversary, nationalists spark brawl near CambodiaBANGKOK — As thousands of demonstrators marked the anniversary of a 2006 coup in the Thai capital Saturday, a rival group of protesters clashed with police and villagers near the Cambodian border, showing the country’s long-running political crisis is far from settled. Anti-government protesters in Thailand mark anniversary of 2006 military coupBANGKOK — Thai nationalists clashed with police and villagers Saturday as they tried to march toward an ancient temple on the Cambodian border, while anti-government protesters in the capital marked the third anniversary of a coup that continues to create political turmoil. Asian markets retreat after big gains; Nikkei down amid troubles at major finance firmBANGKOK — Asian markets were mostly lower Friday after setting new highs for the year, with Tokyo shares down nearly 1 percent amid news a major Japanese consumer finance firm was unable to pay its debts. European shares fell. Asian markets hit new highs for year as data suggest US economy growing againBANGKOK — Asian stock markets climbed to new highs for the year Thursday after strong U.S. industrial production data boosted confidence the world’s largest economy is growing again. European shares were higher. Asian markets hit new highs for year as data suggests US economy growing againBANGKOK — Asian stock markets climbed to new highs for the year Thursday after strong U.S. industrial production data boosted confidence the world’s largest economy is growing again. European shares were higher. Suspected Muslim insurgents kill 5 troops in restive southern ThailandPATTANI, Thailand — Suspected Muslim insurgents shot and killed five paramilitary troops in southern Thailand, where such violence has left thousands dead in the past five years, an army spokesman said Monday. Image overhaul: Bangkok airport renovates and cracks down on crime after 3 troubled yearsBANGKOK — Baggage handlers at Thailand’s main airport now wear uniforms with pockets sewn shut to prevent pilfering. Police are hauling away illegal taxi touts. And cushions are being added to metal seats at departure gates derided as a “pain in the rear.” CAT scans show extinct eagle in New Zealand may have eaten humans, researchers sayBANGKOK — Sophisticated computer scans of fossils have helped solve a mystery over the nature of a giant, ancient raptor known as the Haast’s eagle which became extinct about 500 years ago, researchers said Friday. Thai national police chief steps down after forced transfer to inactive postBANGKOK — Thailand’s national police chief resigned Wednesday after being transferred to an inactive post in the wake of an official recommendation that he be prosecuted for his role in a deadly crackdown against anti-government protesters last year. Asian markets drift lower as exporters fall while oil, gold gains boost commodity stocksBANGKOK — Asian markets drifted lower Wednesday as dollar weakness hit exporters while commodity stocks gained on a jump in oil and gold prices. European shares were lower. World stocks rise as investors feed on G-20 stimulus pledge; Hong Kong gains 2.1 percentBANGKOK — World markets rose Tuesday as investors fed on a pledge by the world’s 20 biggest economies to underwrite the global recovery with stimulus efforts. Asian stocks rise as investors feed on G-20 stimulus pledge; Nikkei up 0.3 percentBANGKOK — Asian markets rose Tuesday as investors fed on a pledge by the world’s 20 biggest economies to underwrite the global recovery with massive stimulus efforts. Bomb outside restaurant kills policeman, wounds 12 in southern ThailandPATTANI, Thailand — A bomb believed to have been planted by Islamic insurgents exploded Friday outside a restaurant in southern Thailand where security forces were eating breakfast, killing a policeman and wounding 12 other people. Correction: Thailand-Free Vacations storyBANGKOK — In stories Sept. 1 and Sept. 2 about Thailand offering free vacations to Internet-savvy travelers, The Associated Press misspelled the contest’s Web site address. The correct spelling is www.ultimatethailandexplorer.com. Army says 11 killed, more than 20 wounded in 2 days of violence in restive southern ThailandPATTANI, Thailand — A spate of shootings, bombings and military raids left 11 people dead and more than 20 wounded over the past two days in Thailand’s insurgency-plagued south, officials said Thursday. Study: Bigeye tuna stocks in danger because limits on fishing in Pacific Ocean ineffectiveBANGKOK, Thailand — Environmentalists want tougher restrictions on the industrial-scale fishing of bigeye tuna in the Pacific Ocean after new research showed current measures are failing and will do little to sustain stocks of a fish that is popular in sushi bars the world over. Thailand offers free vacations and hopes Internet-savvy travelers can draw more touristsBANGKOK — Attention Internet-savvy travelers: Thailand is giving away free trips to five lucky couples who don’t mind sitting in front of a computer while on vacation. Unscathed by financial crisis, Grameen shows that ‘poorest of the poor’ can be creditworthyBANGKOK — The global financial crisis has highlighted a curious success story: A bank that doles out loans to some of the world’s poorest, least-creditworthy people continues to have a payback rate of nearly 100 percent. Oil prices hover near $73 in Asia as economic recovery doubts nurturedBANGKOK — Oil prices rose moderately Friday in Asia, hovering near $73 as investors nurtured doubts about a sustainable recovery in the world’s biggest economy. Oil prices rise slightly in Asia as economic recovery doubts nurteredBANGKOK — Oil prices rose slightly Friday in Asia, hovering above $72 as investors nurtured doubts about a sustainable recovery in the world’s biggest economy. Ethnic guerrillas in northern Myanmar reported to have broken cease-fire with governmentBANGKOK — Fighting reportedly broke out Thursday between an ethnic militia and government security forces in northeastern Myanmar, breaching a two-decade cease-fire. Myanmar police arrest 6 drug trafficking suspects; state media revises amount of seized heroinYANGON, Myanmar — Police in Myanmar arrested six people after a recent drug bust that officials said Thursday was considerably smaller than initial reports in state media. |
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