Showing 41 - 50 of 1,218
The world is headed towards uncharted waters
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 17/09/2024
» No sirens are blaring, nobody even looks frightened, but they should be. Last week, the world moved into uncharted territory. The "aspirational" goal of never allowing the average global temperature to rise more than 1.5 degrees Celsius higher than the pre-industrial norm (+1.5C) has been breached for a whole year -- and probably forever.
Govt nominates Kittiratt for Bank of Thailand board chair: sources
Published on 16/09/2024
» The government will nominate a ruling party loyalist and critic of the central bank governor for chair of the Bank of Thailand (BoT), seeking to assert influence on the institution amid a protracted rift over interest rates, according to two sources.
Gold rises to record before expected US Fed rate cut this week
Published on 16/09/2024
» Gold rose to a record high as markets waited for the Federal Reserve to begin easing monetary policy for the first time in more than four years.
Singapore ready to make ‘bold changes’ to revive stock market
Published on 16/09/2024
» Singapore is prepared to make “bold changes” to regulatory structures in an attempt to revive its languishing stock market, according to its Second Minister for Finance.
Shanghai hit by strongest typhoon in decades, comes to standstill
Published on 16/09/2024
» BEIJING — Typhoon Bebinca, the strongest storm to hit Shanghai since 1949, made landfall Monday, bringing the financial hub to a virtual standstill.
Accor keen on expanding premium brands in Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/09/2024
» International hospitality chain Accor is focusing on expanding its premium brands in Thailand and around the globe, banking on projections for rising global travel over the next decade, India's growing middle class and China's strong outbound market.
More man-made entertainment magnets in Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/09/2024
» While Thailand is usually perceived as a "sea, sand and sun" destination, attracting new tourism markets by developing man-made attractions has piqued the interest of the private sector.
Gunfire at Trump golf club latest jolt in chaotic 2024 campaign
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/09/2024
» One of the most dramatic and chaotic presidential campaigns in modern US political history was dealt another shocking development, when members of the Secret Service engaged what law enforcement described as a rifle-wielding potential assassin near former President Donald Trump on Sunday.
Nations can curb transboundary floods
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/09/2024
» The government must closely work with neighbouring countries to improve the management of the Mekong River to reduce economic damage and loss of life during floods in the future, the International Rivers Network says.
Pathum and Angels held in T1 clashes
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 16/09/2024
» Makoto Teguramori rued the missed opportunities as his star-studded BG Pathum United dropped points in a 1-1 Thai League 1 draw with mid-table Nongbua Pitchaya at home on Saturday night.