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Duty on computer to hurt ICT growth
Four associations fear
Four leading associations of information and communications technology (ICT) sector have criticised the proposed budget, saying the imposition of duties on computer hardware and software will hold back
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ILO to protect 30m fishermen
The International Labour Organisation on Thursday adopted new rules to ensure adequate conditions for an estimated 30 million workers involved in the hazardous fisheries industry.
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Thai firm to develop Laos economic zone
The Thai Airports Ground Services Company has agreed to develop infrastructure for a trade and services centre on 270 hectares in Savannakhet's Savan-Seno Special Economic Zone Authority (SEZA).
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Int'l road body wants smooth 'Silk Road'
The head of an international transport lobby on Thursday called on governments across Asia and Europe to slash red tape and other barriers to road trade, saying it was time to smooth the "Silk Road".
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Tokyo bourse buys stake in Singapore exchange
The Tokyo Stock Exchange said Friday that it had acquired a stake of almost five percent in the Singapore stock exchange operator as part of its efforts to forge links with overseas bourses.
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Honda considers making hybrid cars in China
Japan's Honda Motor is mulling making hybrid cars in China, where regulators want more energy efficient vehicles to help combat the nation's choking pollution problem, state media said Friday.
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US Congress questions FTA with ROK
The United States and South Korea are about two weeks away from inking a mega free trade agreement but the US Congress, which needs to approve it, is becoming increasingly sceptical about the deal.
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Oil above $67
Oil prices were down slightly Friday after reaching a nine-month high overnight on worries that the U.S. refining industry can't meet peak summer gasoline demand.
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Dollar gains further
The dollar traded near a four-and-a-half year high against the yen in Asian trade Friday as Japan's central bank unanimously kept its super-low interest rates unchanged, dealers said.
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