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Global sell-off intensifies on signs of US weakness
Business, Published on 03/08/2024
» RECAP: A global stock sell-off intensified yesterday as concerns grew over the health of the US economy and disappointing forecasts from major tech firms. Japanese shares plunged on expectations for more interest-rate hikes, further darkening the mood.
Bank of England cuts rates for first time since 2020
Published on 01/08/2024
» LONDON - The Bank of England cut interest rates from a 16-year high on Thursday after a tight vote by policymakers who were split over whether inflation pressures had eased sufficiently.
Rifts surface at East Asia meetings
Published on 27/07/2024
» VIENTIANE - Divisions among Asia-Pacific nations surfaced on Saturday, as foreign ministers engaged in exchanges over Russia’s protracted invasion of Ukraine and China’s growing maritime assertiveness in nearby waters.
Prepare for a rough ride
Business, Published on 27/07/2024
» As we approach the midpoint of the third quarter, the economic and financial market picture is becoming clearer. First, the US Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates soon. Second, the US presidential race is likely to intensify. And third, China's economic slowdown is decelerating, implying the need for more stimulus. But the signals from the Beijing government have been to focus more on quality growth than quantity.
Hospitals around the world hobbled by massive tech outage
Published on 21/07/2024
» Gary Baulos woke up at 3.30am on Friday for open heart surgery to fix eight blockages. A call from the hospital in Paducah, Kentucky, soon altered his plans. The procedure would be rescheduled because of a global technology outage that was derailing operations.
Organic approach to sustainable well-being
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/07/2024
» Although progress has been made in production and policy measures, organic agriculture is still considered to be at an early stage of development in Thailand when it comes to major actors such as private companies, government projects, grower cooperatives, grassroots support groups and non-government organisations.
No sign of a 'just' energy transition
News, Sarinee Achavanuntakul, Published on 10/07/2024
» As multiple impacts of climate change become more severe worldwide, including in Thailand, the need for an energy transition becomes ever more paramount. To that end, the latest draft of the Power Development Plan (draft PDP2024), which was unveiled in June, is touted by the Ministry of Energy as being consistent with Thailand's goals of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 and net zero by 2065 -- goals that already lag behind those of most countries.
Dr.Piya’s Triple-Advanced Technique Breast Augmentation
Published on 10/07/2024
» Create Well-Positioned & Fuller Breasts with Tiny Wounds & Less Pain
Thai oil plan faces rocky financial road
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 08/07/2024
» The government's plan to develop Thailand's strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) faces resistance from executives in the oil refining and ethanol production sectors, who point to financial challenges.
Power, investment key to data centre goal
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/06/2024
» Promoting affordable renewable power and continuing investment in related infrastructure are key factors if Thailand is to achieve its goal of becoming a regional data centre hub, according to executives.