Japan’s Aeon to bid for Carrefour’s Thai, Malaysia, Singapore assets
TOKYO — Aeon Co Ltd, Japan’s second-largest retail group, will bid for the Thai, Malaysian and Singaporean operations of French retailer Carrefour, three sources familiar with the matter said.
Indonesian students defile Jalur Gemilang
JAKARTA: The anti-Malaysia demonstrations in front of the Malaysian embassy here are continuing, with a group of students participating in the protests yesterday.
Philippine hijack victims’ coffins snafu
Three coffins with the bodies of Hong Kong tourists killed in a Philippine hostage crisis last week were mislabelled, a government spokesman says.
Thailand’s Wealthiest
Despite violence and unrest in Thailand, it was a good year for most on our list. Dhanin Chearavanont replaces Chaleo Yoovidhya as the new No. 1, with net worth of $7 billion.
Singapore Hot Stocks-Genting Singapore down on profit-taking
SINGAPORE, Sep 2 (Reuters) – Shares of casino operator Genting Singapore fell as much as 2.2 percent in morning trade on Thursday due to profit-taking, after rising over 10 percent earlier in the week.
Thai Asean News Network
Pernod Richard Thailand, importer of Ballantine’s blended Scotch whiskey, has upped its marketing effort through music campaigns, as the wine and spirits market is making a return.
Coffins mis-labelled in Philippine hostage crisis
Three coffins with the bodies of Hong Kong tourists killed in a Philippine hostage crisis last week were mis-labelled, a government spokesman said Thursday.
Indonesia court orders Buddha Bar shut after complaint
The Indonesian branch of the Buddha Bar, an international chain of upmarket bars, has been ordered to close because its name caused distress to Buddhists, local media reported on Wednesday.
Thailand’s 40 Richest
Their net worth is over $36 billion. With a fortune of $7 billion, conglomerateur Dhanin Chearavanont is the new No. 1.
Indonesian police kill five in riot
Indonesian police opened fire and killed five people when an angry mob attacked their station with firebombs in a protest over the death of a man in custody, police said Wednesday.
Thai Administrative Court to Decide Fate of 76 Halted Industrial Projects
A Thai court will decide today whether 76 industrial projects halted last year because of pollution and licensing concerns can restart, a ruling that may resolve uncertainties over the nation s investment regulations.
Malaysia Rally May Pause After Evening Star: Technical Analysis
Malaysia s stock market rally to the highest level in more than 30 months may pause after a chart of the benchmark index formed a so-called Evening Star, signaling a bearish trend, according to RHB Research Institute Sdn.
Indonesian police kill 5 villagers ransacking post
Police killed five villagers as dozens of people ransacked a station in central Indonesia to protest a person’s death in custody.
Thailand’s Wealthiest
Despite violence and unrest in Thailand, it was a good year for most on our list. Dhanin Chearavanont replaces Chaleo Yoovidhya as the new No. 1, with net worth of $7 billion.
