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Alaska: a source of Russian imperial nostalgia
AFP, Published on 14/08/2025
» MOSCOW - Alaska, the US state that will host the meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump on Friday, is a source of imperial nostalgia and often less-than-serious territorial claims in Russia.
Rise of the 'Bangkok Dragon'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/08/2025
» A temporary sculpture of the Asian water monitor at Lumpini Park has shone a spotlight on one of Bangkok's most recognisable residents -- the large lizard often seen basking by the park's lakes.
Japan rally paces region as trade worries ease
Business, Published on 09/08/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian stock markets gained on Friday, led by a rally in Japanese shares amid signs of easing trade tensions with the US, and optimism that Tokyo will be able to negotiate lower automobile tariff rates with Washington.
Trump sacks data chief over poor job numbers
Published on 02/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump has fired a top Labor Department official after the release of unexpectedly weak employment figures, accusing her without evidence of manipulating the figures to make his administration look bad.
'Concert Week' returns with 990 baht tickets
Life, Published on 28/07/2025
» Live Nation Tero is bringing back its popular annual "Concert Week" campaign, which will once again offer music fans the exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets for select shows at an incredible price of 990 baht.
Recalibrating Thai-US ties (once again)
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 22/07/2025
» It is about time for Thailand to discard the two-century-old euphemism about enduring Thai-US ties and be brutally realistic. It is about time for a blunt question -- what can Thailand offer to reduce its soaring trade surplus of US$43 billion with the US? If Thai negotiators don't come up with any interesting offers, then the tariff for exported goods from Thailand to the US will be 36% across the board after Aug 1.
Investors urged to buy gold as price surges
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/07/2025
» DBS Vickers Securities recommends investors increase their exposure to gold and reduce their allocation of government bonds from developed economies, predicting the bullion price will hit US$3,765 an ounce by the fourth quarter of this year.
YLG sees gold hitting $3,650 in H2
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/07/2025
» Gold trader YLG expects global gold prices to reach US$3,650 an ounce in the second half of this year amid tariff tensions and demand from various central banks.
World’s most expensive Birkin bag fetches $10 million in Paris
AFP, Published on 10/07/2025
» PARIS - The first-ever Birkin bag designed by French luxury brand Hermes for celebrity Jane Birkin sold for €8.58 million (US$10 million) at a Sotheby's auction in Paris on Thursday, smashing previous price records for a handbag.
Trump announces set of tariff rates with new deadline, Thailand faces 36% levy
Published on 08/07/2025
» US President Donald Trump unveiled the first in a wave of promised letters that threaten to impose higher tariffs rates on key trading partners, including levies of 25% on goods from Japan and South Korea beginning Aug 1.