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Ukraine update: US to send more javelins; Zelenskiy rebukes UN
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/04/2022
» The United States and allies are poised to announce new sanctions, including a ban on all new investments in Russia, to punish the Kremlin for alleged atrocities against civilians committed by its forces in Ukraine.
Sugar output heads for 3-year high on bigger crop
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/03/2022
» Sugar production in Thailand, a top exporter of the sweetener, is heading for a three-year high after an end to two years of drought-like weather conditions improved crop prospects.
‘All roads lead to Thai rice’ as baht weakens, rains return
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/09/2021
» Thailand, the world’s third-biggest rice exporter, is expected to meet its target of shipping 6 million tons overseas this year as supply-boosting rains and a weaker currency make the crop more competitive abroad.
You eat meat from factory farms. Why not a lab?
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/08/2021
» Soaring beef prices, a new E. coli recall, and a recent swine fever outbreak have added to a growing pile of evidence that the grossly over-consolidated meat industry is in need of a new model. This piece of our global food supply must be reformed – and thoroughly reimagined – before it becomes any more unreliable or environmentally costly.
No easy bounce-back for Thai, regional rubber producers
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/06/2020
» Thailand and the world’s other top rubber producers are starting to emerge from their worst quarter in over a decade, but the path to recovery looks fragile.
US renews criticism of China over virus but welcomes supplies
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/04/2020
» WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo hit out at Beijing again on Wednesday over the coronavirus outbreak and accused it of taking advantage of the pandemic to bully neighbours, even as he welcomed China's provision of essential medical supplies.
Cabinet approves B117bn stimulus
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/03/2020
» The cabinet approved on Tuesday a package of stimulus measures worth at least 117 billion baht to try and mitigate the impact of the coronavirus outbreak that has infected more than 800 people in the country.
Baht best-to-worst move set to quicken
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/03/2020
» The Thai baht’s transformation from Asia’s best-performing currency in 2019 to one of its worst this year is poised to accelerate after the central bank cut interest rates and said it would boost financial-market liquidity to counter the impact of the coronavirus.
Thai economic outlook among Asia’s weakest
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/03/2020
» Thailand is preparing to restrict some aspects of daily life after the country’s biggest spike in coronavirus cases, further damaging one of Asia’s weakest economic outlooks.
Bushfires hit Sydney as crews battle to save homes
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/11/2019
» SYDNEY: Isolated bushfires broke out in Sydney on Tuesday, fanned by strong winds and soaring temperatures as Australia’s largest city faced its first ever “catastrophic” fire danger.