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Amazon delivery pressure hurting workers, labour group says
AFP, Published on 25/05/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO: A labour coalition on Tuesday said that Amazon delivery workers are getting hurt due to pressure by the e-commerce giant to quickly distribute heaps of packages to customers.
Equities steady after a week of inflation-fed worries
Business, Published on 14/05/2022
» Recap: Global stocks regained some ground on Friday after a turbulent week triggered by concerns over surging inflation, aggressive rate hikes and slowing economies.
Rate jitters keep stocks on back foot
Business, Published on 07/05/2022
» Recap: Global stocks retreated as markets worried about more US interest-rate increases while Asian shares slumped on a concern that China's Zero-Covid policy may hold back the region's economic growth.
TNSC sees 5% growth in exports
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/04/2022
» Thailand's exports are forecast to grow by 5% this year, at the low end of a previous forecast of 5-8% growth, thanks to uncertainty over the Russia-Ukraine war, a shortage of raw materials and volatility in their prices, as well as higher labour costs, says a group of Thai shippers.
Starbucks interim CEO Schultz to suspend share buyback programme
AFP, Published on 05/04/2022
» NEW YORK - The newly installed interim chief executive of Starbucks Howard Schultz announced Monday he will suspend a share repurchase programme as the chain navigates a challenging landscape amid a growing unionisation push.
Canadian Pacific trains at standstill in labour dispute
AFP, Published on 22/03/2022
» MONTREAL - Canadian authorities Monday called on railway giant Canadian Pacific to put an end to a labour dispute that has put all the firm's trains out of action, snarling supply chains and worrying the agricultural sector.
Blind spot in Indo-Pacific vision
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/02/2022
» While many people are keeping their eyes on how the Russia-Ukraine standoff could play out, America is making news in Asia as well with the launch of a new Indo-Pacific strategy.
What's behind the oil price hike?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 10/02/2022
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) recently expressed concerns that global oil prices may continue to surge, reaching US$100 a barrel this year. High fuel prices could negatively affect many sectors across the pandemic-battered economy.
Asian markets steady after US tech rout
Business, Published on 05/02/2022
» Recap: Asian equities steadied while Wall Street futures rebounded on Friday after an earlier tech rout, encouraged by better-than-expected earnings from Amazon. The European Central Bank's hawkish stance hurt stocks in Europe.
Amazon accused of anti-union tactics in New York
AFP, Published on 29/01/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO: US labour authorities have filed a complaint accusing e-commerce giant Amazon of using threats and surveillance against its workers trying to organize a union at a New York City warehouse.