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Alternatives to Chinese Money Sought For High-Speed Rail

BANGKOK — Foreign loans for the Thai-Chinese, high-speed rail project will be minimal and not bound to China’s whims, officials said.
An investor walks in front of private stock trading boards in November at a private stock market gallery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: Yam G-Jun / Associated Press

Asian Shares Mixed Ahead of Fed Meeting, US-China Talks

SINGAPORE — Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday as traders await the conclusion of a Federal Reserve policy meeting and U.S.-China talks.   Keeping Score Thailand's SET...
A visitor stands in front of stock trading boards at a private stock market gallery Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: Yam G-Jun / Associated Press

Asian Stocks Slip on Huawei Charges as Trade Talks Loom

SINGAPORE — Asian markets were lower on Tuesday after the U.S. Justice Department unsealed criminal charges against China's Huawei, its subsidiaries and a top...
Gary Coughlan stands between two police officers Jan. 16 on Koh Samui after police accused him of cooking tom yum goong with cannabis.

Thai Law: Foreigners and the Medical Marijuana Law, Explained

What's known about the law so far, including how foreigners can and can't get involved.
A visitor stands in front of stock trading boards at a private stock market gallery Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: Yam G-Jun / Associated Press

Asian Shares Meander on Worries Over US-China Trade Talks

SINGAPORE — Asian markets were flat in subdued trading Wednesday as Japan reported weak export data and news surfaced of possible hiccups in China-U.S....

Bangkok’s Marvel Theme Park Goes Bust After 7 Months

SAMUT PRAKAN — Southeast Asia’s first Marvel Entertainment theme park is going out of business just seven months after opening.
An investor walks in front of stock trading boards at a private stock market gallery Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: Yam G-Jun / Associated Press

Stocks Slip on Worries Over Chinese Outlook, Huawei Probe

SINGAPORE — World markets were mostly lower Thursday on renewed concern over the outlook for China's economy after some provinces lowered their growth targets...
An investor walks in front of private stock trading boards in November at a private stock market gallery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: Yam G-Jun / Associated Press

World Shares Advance but Britain Slips on Brexit Limbo

SINGAPORE — World shares were mostly higher Wednesday as investors shrugged off the parliamentary defeat of British Prime Minister Theresa May's plan for leaving...

Trams Could be Humming Across Phuket in 4 Years: Official

PHUKET — Work on a tram line connecting Phuket’s airport to the city is expected to begin next year and could be complete by 2023.
A currency trader watches monitors at the foreign exchange dealing room of the KEB Hana Bank headquarters Thursday in Seoul, South Korea. Photo: Ahn Young-joon / Associated Press

SET, Asian Markets Settle After Rallying on US-China Hopes

The Stock Exchange of Thailand was down slightly in Thursday afternoon trading as Asian markets delivered mixed results Thursday following the end of three days of trade talks between the U.S. and Chinese without signif

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