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Trump says 'no extensions' to Aug 1 tariff deadline

AFP, Published on 08/07/2025

» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would not extend an August 1 deadline for higher US tariffs to take effect on dozens of economies, a day after he appeared to signal flexibility on the date.

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SET index drops, Asian shares fluctuate as Trump open to tariff talks

Published on 08/07/2025

» The Stock Exchange of Thailand index dropped almost 1%, while other Asian shares swung between small gains and losses as United States President Donald Trump left the door open for additional trade negotiations after imposing new tariff rates on several countries.

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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.

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WORLD

Myanmar junta releases 93 child soldiers after UN criticism

Reuters, Published on 04/07/2025

» NAY PYI DAW - Myanmar's ruling junta said on Friday it has already discharged 93 minors from military service, responding to a United Nations (UN) report last month accusing it and its allies of recruiting over 400 children, many in combat roles.

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THAILAND

Asia’s Luxury Travellers Now Choose Purpose Over Perks 

Published on 03/07/2025

» A new era of luxury travel is taking shape across Asia Pacific, defined by purpose, personalisation, and profound lifestyle shifts. According to a new study from the Luxury Group by Marriott International, high-net-worth (HNW) travellers in the region are recalibrating how, where, and why they travel – prioritising wellbeing, immersive experiences, emotional value and intentional design over volume and extravagance. 

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WORLD

UN conference seeks foreign aid rally as Trump cuts bite

AFP, Published on 27/06/2025

» MADRID - Spain will host a UN conference next week seeking fresh backing for development aid as swingeing cuts led by US President Donald Trump and global turmoil hinder progress on fighting poverty, hunger and climate change.

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THAILAND

Government set to upgrade Ranong Port

News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/06/2025

» The Ministry of Transport has vowed to push ahead with developing Ranong Port into a regional maritime logistics hub under Thailand's strategic effort to enhance its seaport services to meet international standards.

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WORLD

Aung San Suu Kyi turns 80 in Myanmar junta jail

AFP, Published on 19/06/2025

» YANGON - Myanmar’s deposed democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi marked her 80th birthday in junta detention on Thursday, serving a number of sentences set to last the rest of her life.

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WORLD

New rules may not change dirty and deadly ship recycling business

AFP, Published on 18/06/2025

» CHITTAGONG — Mizan Hossain fell 10 metres (33-foot) from the top of a ship he was cutting up on Chittagong beach in Bangladesh -- where the majority of the world's maritime giants meet their end -- when the vibrations shook him from the upper deck.

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Bangladesh to hold elections in April 2026

AFP, Published on 06/06/2025

» DHAKA - Bangladesh will hold elections in early April 2026 for the first time since a mass uprising overthrew the government last year, interim leader Muhammad Yunus said on Friday.