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Cargotec, a provider of cargo handling solutions, will establish a global competence center for container terminals development in Singapore, the company said in a press release on June 1. The …
Finnish Cargotec to Set up Global Center in Singapore Read MoreStephen Elop, Nokia’s chief executive, has silenced rumours that the mobile phone maker’s partnership with Microsoft could lead to a takeover. Elop’s announcement comes one month after he revealed that …
Nokia Reassures Staff Amid Takeover Speculation Read MoreAu pairs mostly positive about ‘eldercare au pair’ rule change, but wouldn’t say no to more language lessons and money Elderly couples with live-in au pairs could soon be a …
Au Pairs Positive About Danish Eldercare Au Pair Read MoreBudget airline Norwegian is planning to launch direct flights from Scandinavi to Bangkok and from Stockholm to New York from the end of 2012 or beginning of 2013, the company has …
Norwegian Set to Launch Cheap Scandinavia Bangkok Flights Read MoreThe Swedish government has rejected calls for the establishment of a truth commission to investigate the King, his friends and their alleged contacts with the criminal underworld.The government had been …
Government Rules out Royal Truth Commission Read MoreAlthough the school lunch program started by netizens has helped improve some rural students’ nutrition, concerns over food safety and other factors still threaten the grassroots campaign. “I am worried …
Food Safety Issues Would end School Lunch Program Read MoreThe Philippine Embassy in Finland promoted the government’s Public- Private Partnership (PPP) Program during the 1st High Level Seminar on Philippine-Finish Bilateral Relations, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.The …
The Philippine Embassy Promotes PPP in Finland Read MoreA 17-year old boy from China has made headlines for what he did just to be able to get his hands on an iPad 2. The boy, identified as Xiao …
Boy Sells Kidney To Buy iPad 2 Read MoreAlmost every company in Beijing – Chinese and foreign-owned – have or will hike monthly salaries for workers during 2011, a survey has found. More than half of 500 enterprises …
Firms in Beijing Plan Pay Hikes Read MoreA multi-agency task force will be set up to investigate timeshare companies operating in Phuket, especially Patong. Tasked with investigating the companies, their workers and any officials involved in allowing …
Timeshare: Phuket Steps up Fight Against Illegal Touts Read More