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Thailand’s economy recovering, + 5.8 per cent in fourth quarter of 2009 (Thailandnews.net)

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The Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) announced in February the GDP dropped by 2.3 per cent last, half of what was expected. Finance Minister Korn Jatidavanich said … (the story here…) Related items After year-long recession, Thai economy grows 5.8% in Q4 (Thailandnews.net) Asian Economies Leading Global Rebound (BusinessWeek) Thailand Economy Exits Yearlong Recession...
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Kirk gets pressure on trade deals (The Washington Times)

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While saying organized labor will not wield veto power over pending George W. Bush-era free-trade agreements, U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk would hold out only a heavily conditional hope that Congress might consider the trade pacts by the end of the year. When testifying about U.S. trade policy before the Senate Finance Committee on...
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A.I.G. Unit Said to Be Near Sale to British Company (New York Times)

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Prudential said Monday it was in “advanced” talks to buy A.I.G.’s life insurance unit in Asia for about $35.5 billion. (the story here…) People who looked at this item also looked at… Egypt looks to Asia to raise FDI; wants economic agreement with S’pore by 2011 (Channel NewsAsia) Press Releases: Briefing by Special Representative Holbrooke on his Recent...
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Sizing up AIA and Prudential in Asia (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

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(Reuters) – Britain’s Prudential Plc confirmed on Monday it was in talks to buy American International Group Inc’s Asian life insurance business (AIA), in a deal reportedly worth about $35.5 billion (19.9 billion pounds). (the story here…) People who looked at this item also looked at… India Adds IT Jobs Despite Recession (PC World via Yahoo! News) Tsunami...
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A.I.G. Unit Said to Be Near Sale to British Company (MalaysiaNews.net)

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The board of American International Group has approved the sale of its big life insurance business in Asia to Britain’s Prudential P.L.C. for about $35.5 billion, and A.I.G.’s chief execut… (the story here…) Related items Asian Economies Leading Global Rebound (BusinessWeek) Malaysia enters OECD ‘white list’ for meeting transparency standards (Business Times (Malaysia)) Water, electricity, basic food to be...
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China UnionPay opens card payments business in Brunei (China Daily)

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China UnionPay (CUP), the largest bank card organization in China, Tuesday launched a card payments business in Brunei in an alliance with local bankcard network Baiduri Bank Co. (get the story…) Related items Brunei firm signs deal to breed red groupers (Asia News Network) Malaysia’s ranked above NZ, China and Italy in business sophistication and innovation (Sin Chew...
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The Aberdeen Brunei Senior Masters presented by The Stapleford Forum (PGA European Tour)

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The 2010 European Senior Tour campaign resumes this week when Sam Torrance and Ian Woosnam, last season’s Order of Merit top two, go head-to-head in The Aberdeen Brunei Senior Masters presented by The Stapleford Forum. (more news here…) People who looked at this item also looked at… Call to end China housing permits Adik Perdana Menteri antara 40...
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EXCHANGE RATES ISSUED BY MALAYAN BANKING BHD: MARCH 02 (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News)

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SELLING BUYING BUYING TT/OD TT OD 1 US DOLLAR 3.4215 3.3565 3.3465 1 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 3.0920 3.0040 2.9880 1 BRUNEI DOLLAR 2.4420 2.3820 2.3740 1 CANADIAN DOLLAR 3.2910 3.2090 3.1970 1 EURO 4.6370 4.5520 4.5320 1 NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR 2.4140 2.3210 2.3050 1 PAPUA N GUINEA KINA 1.3880 1.1510 1.1350 1 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 2.4415...
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New electricity prices introduced (Vietnam Net)

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VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has announced new prices for electricity which it says will have a minimal impact on people’s daily life or the economy. (the story here…) Related items BUSINESS IN BRIEF 4/12 (Vietnam Net) Import duties cut under ASEAN-ANZ trade pact (Vi?t Nam News) Senator urges Obama to begin Pacific trade...
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Cisco appoints Irving Tan as Managing Director for Singapore and Brunei (Thaipr.net)

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Cisco has appointed Irving Tan as managing director for Singapore and Brunei, reporting into Christopher Khang, president for Asia at Cisco. (more news here…) People who looked at this item also looked at… Gulf Finance House repays US$200m and successfully refinances remaining US$100m (Mena Report) Related items EXCHANGE RATES ISSUED BY MALAYAN BANKING BHD: MARCH 02 (Bernama via Yahoo!...
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