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Trump hails progress after first day of US-China trade talks
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/05/2025
» Senior US and Chinese negotiators spent hours behind closed doors in Switzerland on Saturday as they held high-stakes talks that offer the clearest opportunity yet for the two countries to de-escalate their trade war, with President Donald Trump calling it a “very good” meeting.
US-China trade talks continue in Geneva
Published on 10/05/2025
» GENEVA - Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng resumed talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Saturday afternoon in Geneva in a tentative first step towards defusing a trade war that is disrupting the global economy.
Trump says China tariff at 80% ‘seems right!’
AFP, Published on 09/05/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump signalled on Friday that he could lower tariffs on Chinese imports, as the rival superpowers prepare for trade talks over the weekend.
China exports beat forecasts ahead of US tariff talks
AFP, Published on 09/05/2025
» BEIJING — Chinese exports rose last month despite the trade war raging with the United States, official data showed Friday ahead of talks between the world's top two economies towards easing the standoff.
Mark your calendar for World Watch Day
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 09/05/2025
» Last month, Watches & Wonders Geneva 2025 saw the launch of World Watch Day, which will be celebrated each year on Oct 10.
Jewellery maker Pandora bullish on US despite tariffs
Published on 07/05/2025
» COPENHAGEN - The multinational jewellery maker Pandora, which employs about 13,000 people in Thailand, says it has been gaining market share in the United States and plans to keep investing to win new customers there despite the possibility of high import tariffs.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: May 2-8
Guru, Published on 02/05/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Top UN court to open hearings on Israel's aid obligation to Palestinians
AFP, Published on 28/04/2025
» THE HAGUE - The UN's top court will on Monday open a week of hearings on Israel's humanitarian obligations towards Palestinians, more than 50 days into its total blockade on aid entering war-ravaged Gaza.
UN agencies for food, refugees plan deep cuts as funding plummets
Reuters, Published on 25/04/2025
» GENEVA - The United Nations (UN) gencies for food and refugees are planning deep cuts due to unprecedented funding shortfalls, with the former set to reduce its workforce by up to 30%, affecting up to 6,000 jobs, according to internal memos sent to staff and seen by Reuters.
Sudan's hell of devastation and despair
Oped, Published on 24/04/2025
» The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are stalking Sudan: brutal civil conflict, widespread devastation, humanitarian disasters, and the displacement of millions of refugees. Now add the Fifth Horseman, the darkness of global indifference.