71 - 80 of 180 results for "low risk"

  1. 71. business | 20 May 2013

    Vietnam’s star is dimming

    Commentary

    Newspaper section: Asia focus

    » Like other would-be tiger economies, Vietnam faces a trifecta of new threats: a crisis-paralysed Europe, a faltering America, and a newly spendthrift Japan. Yet the biggest risk to the country’s future may be old-fashion...

  2. 72. learning | 11 Mar 2013

    Micro-insurance for the poor

    About insurance

    By Jon Fernquest

    » For sale in 7-11 soon, low-cost insurance policies for poor people to deal with risks such as cancer, Songkran accidents or home fires.

  3. 73. news | 13 Apr 2013

    6.0 quake hits western Japan

    By AFP

    » TOKYO - A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit western Japan early Saturday but there was no risk of a tsunami, the country's meteorological agency reported.

  4. 74. learning | 17 Aug 2011

    1997 crisis bailout debt

    About economics

    By Jon Fernquest

    » With 560 billion in interest already paid, but original crisis debt still unpaid, is it time to risk foreign reserves in higher return investments?

  5. 75. learning | 07 Dec 2011

    Promises, promises

    General news

    By Terry Fredrickson

    » The government has vowed to drain flood water out of low-lying Bangkok, Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi communities by the New Year and to follow HM the King's advice to prevent similar flooding in the future.

  6. 76. learning | 22 Nov 2011

    No to creative flood recovery financing

    About economics

    By Jon Fernquest

    » Central bank rejects idea of swapping safe US T Bills for govt bonds in foreign exchange reserves. Better govt borrows locally at low long-term rates.

  7. 77. learning | 07 Dec 2012

    New Sufficiency Economy with Buddhist twist

    About economics & agriculture

    By Jon Fernquest

    » For new version of Sufficiency Economy, 30 villages in Chiang Rai with lack of irrigation, high debt & low productivity will be testing ground.

  8. 78. news | 02 Apr 2013

    Gold does brisk business in Syria war -- but at a risk

    By AFP

    » Abu Salem used to sell lunchtime sandwiches to office workers in Syria's commercial capital. Since a rebel offensive turned Aleppo into a warzone last July, he has been buying up their heirlooms.

  9. 79. news | 14 Apr 2013

    Energy investing - the next frontier?

    Networth

    By Andrew Wood, Newspaper section: Spectrum

    » Black or transparent gold for you _ and a silver lining? Fossil fuel commodities such as oil and natural gas may be just the ticket for investors looking for a high return in a low-yield environment. But beware of the in...

  10. 80. learning | 09 Dec 2011

    Ikea: Swedish furniture in Bangkok

    About business

    By Jon Fernquest

    » Ikea's new Bangkok store is unique. Inspirational design showrooms to view, international designs, low prices, restaurant, play area & a new do-it-yourself approach.

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