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Wall street jumps but factory data a worry
Business, Published on 27/04/2015
» Recap: While US markets surged, many other global stock markets sagged in response to disappointing factory activity in China, Japan and the euro zone, and concerns over Greek debt. The same worries pushed down Thai stocks.
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Right on the money
Business, Published on 20/03/2020
» Cash payment growth in Thailand is expected to shrink in the coming years as digital payment transactions expand exponentially, says Bank of Thailand governor Veerathai Santiprabhob.
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Breath of Life
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 04/07/2016
» The floor of the spacious Shangri-La Suite is neatly covered with large expanses of soft white cloth. All of the furniture except one sofa and few chairs are being removed to make room for dozens of devotees here to catch a glimpse of their Avatar.
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The CBDC advantage
Business, Published on 11/04/2022
» Triggered by advancements in payments and technology innovations, as well as the growing influence of cryptocurrency as an asset class, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have the potential to drive efficiencies and effectiveness of payments systems by ensuring that users have access to safe digital money.
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Oman Celebrates 51st National Day of the Renaissance
Published on 18/11/2021
» The Sultanate of Oman marks today the 51st National Day of the Renaissance, the 18th of November Anniversary.
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United States steps back from debt cliff... for now
AFP, Published on 07/10/2021
» WASHINGTON: The United States staved off a catastrophic credit default Thursday after Democrats accepted an offer from the Republicans to raise the debt limit for two months.
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Can Myanmar be saved?
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/03/2021
» After a month under military rule, Myanmar remains gripped by anger and frustration. Despite the growing danger to their personal safety, thousands of people continue to hit the streets daily to demand the release of civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and a return to democracy.
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Dark cloud over Myanmar
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/02/2021
» My first feeling after waking up last Monday and hearing about the military takeover in Myanmar is hard to explain, but it was certainly disappointing to see such a setback for Thailand's next-door neighbour.
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After the Covid election
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 16/11/2020
» Myanmar's "Covid election" has dominated the local psyche for more than a month now. The coronavirus crisis changed the nature of campaigning for the Nov 8 polls, severely affected the voting process and delayed the second stage of the government's pandemic recovery plans. While everyone was preoccupied with the polls, the country was virtually on hold.
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Unemployment fears on the rise
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/12/2019
» Labour rights advocates have questioned the government's claim of more businesses opening shop as opposed to closing down, insisting that new companies may not be hiring as many workers as expected.
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