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Malaysia to cut growth outlook, discuss ‘fair’ trade with US
Published on 25/04/2025
» Malaysia is revising down its growth outlook as tariffs weigh on the economy, while seeking a “fair” deal in trade talks that kicked off with US officials this week, according to a top official.
UK hosting new round of Ukraine talks
AFP, Published on 23/04/2025
» LONDON - Britain hosts a new round of talks on Wednesday involving the United States, Ukraine, and European nations amid a new US effort to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
Vance reports ‘progress’ in India trade talks
AFP, Published on 22/04/2025
» NEW DELHI - US Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that “good progress” had been made towards a trade deal with India after meeting with “tough negotiator” Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
Earth needs real action
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/04/2025
» Today, countries across the globe mark Earth Day, an annual event aimed at demonstrating their commitment to protecting the environment. While Thailand is still plagued by a plethora of pollution-related problems, there are still reasons for Thais to remain optimistic.
'We really need to talk'
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 21/04/2025
» With trade tensions exacerbated by the US's reciprocal tariffs, key business sectors are calling on the Thai government to prioritise negotiations with Washington during the 90-day pause, as the nation is expected to be one of the hardest hit from the tariff rate of 36%, which is significantly higher than the regional and global average.
Energy strategy pivot wins 'overwhelming support'
News, Published on 21/04/2025
» Most banks in the industry's biggest climate alliance endorsed a proposal that will refocus the group on providing financial support for the energy transition and also hold signatories to a less stringent standard for reducing the emissions enabled by their lending.
Thai govt signs UN marine treaty
Published on 20/04/2025
» Thailand has signed the United Nations Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction, or the BBNJ agreement, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Rich guy justice
Postbag, Published on 20/04/2025
» Re: "Politician's son faces charges over crash", (BP, April 19).
Iran, US to hold second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome
AFP, Published on 19/04/2025
» ROME - The United States and Iran are set to resume high-stakes talks Saturday on Tehran's nuclear programme, a week after an initial round of discussions that both sides described as "constructive".
Trump includes US troop costs in tariff talks with Asian allies
Published on 17/04/2025
» SEOUL/TOKYO - The tens of thousands of US troops stationed in South Korea and Japan appear set to be part of President Donald Trump's tariff negotiations, despite efforts by both countries to separate security talks from trade.