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The Volvo Group announced today that it would join WWF Climate Savers Programme, making it the world’s first vehicle manufacturer to take part in the initiative. As a WWF partner, …
Volvo Group Joins WWF Climate Savers Read MoreLow cost carrier AirAsia X has reported strong sales of its new Paris route with over 30,000 seats sold in less than 72 hours. The airline announced its Kuala Lumpur …
30,000 Seats Sold in 72 hours Read MoreAn Indonesian court sentenced a wealthy Muslim cleric to four years in prison on Wednesday for having sex with a 12-year-old girl he took as his unofficial wife. Pujiono Cahyo …
Cleric Gets Jail Over Sex With Child Bride Read MoreThe Supreme Court has rejected the Business Competition Supervisory Commission’s appeal of its ruling that voided sanctions against French-based retailer Carrefour for unfair market practices. The commission, also known as …
High Court Hands Victory to Carrefour Read MoreA.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S’s container-terminal arm may invest in rail, truck or barge operators in China and India as Asian trade growth outpaces demand in the U.S. and Europe. The company …
Maersk May Invest in Railways, Trucks Read MoreIt will open its first Bangkok store _ its largest store in Southeast Asia _ next November as part of the new Mega Bang Na shopping centre. Swedish build-it-yourself furniture …
Ikea Promises Low Prices in Thailand Read MoreThai and US narcotics suppression units have formed a joint network to hunt 11 major drug trafficking suspects believed to be in hiding in popular tourist provinces in Thailand. A …
Cash Reward of US$2 mio. Read MoreSwedish construction equipment provider Volvo Group is planning to invest more than $100 million in the expansion of products for emerging markets, most of it going to China, said the …
Volvo Construction Equipment Makes Huge Investments Read MoreA stampede in the Cambodian capital has left more than 340 people dead and hundreds injured after panic erupted at a water festival that had attracted millions of revellers. Dozens …
Cambodia Stampede Leaves More Than 340 Dead Read MoreHindus have applauded Danish supermodel-actress Helena Christensen for highlighting the sufferings of the villagers of southern Nepal due to climate change.She reportedly recently spent three days with the villagers to …
Helena Christensen Fights Against Climate Change Read More