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HKTDC Launches Four Lifestyle Fairs This Autumn 

Published on 18/07/2025

» Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is set to host four major lifestyle fairs from September to November 2025, offering expansive opportunities for Thai businesses to explore new markets and foster global trade ties. The announcement was made on 16 July by Ms Vian Cheung, Director, Thailand & South Asia, HKTDC. 

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WORLD

US Congress approves $9bn in Trump cuts to foreign aid, public media

AFP, Published on 18/07/2025

» WASHINGTON - US Republicans early Friday approved President Donald Trump's plan to cancel $9 billion in funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting, vowing it was just the start of broader efforts by Congress to slash the federal budget.

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GENERAL

Thailand expects similar tariffs to other regional countries: minister

Published on 18/07/2025

» Thailand expects to receive US tariff rates by Aug 1 that are close to those imposed on other countries in the region, the finance minister said on Friday following talks with the United States Trade Representative.

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WORLD

Vietnam warns of food supply disruptions as African swine fever spreads

Published on 18/07/2025

» HANOI - African swine fever outbreaks are spreading in Vietnam, threatening to disrupt food supplies in the Southeast Asian country, the government warned on Friday.

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WORLD

Coldplay 'kiss cam' exposes office affair

Online Reporters, Published on 18/07/2025

» BOSTON - A seemingly innocent “kiss cam” moment at a Coldplay concert has spiralled into corporate controversy after a pair caught embracing on the big screen were later identified as senior executives from the same tech firm — both reportedly married to other people.

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EU readies retaliatory list targeting US services

AFP, Published on 18/07/2025

» BRUSSELS — The European Union (EU) executive is preparing a list of proposed restrictions on US services companies -- including tech giants -- should Brussels fail to strike a trade deal with Washington, European diplomats said on Thursday.

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Vietnam outlines new financial reforms in bid for emerging market status

Published on 18/07/2025

» HANOI - Vietnam is set to officially launch a central counterparty mechanism in early 2027 as part of its push to be reclassified as an emerging market as early as this year and attract more foreign investors, the State Securities Commission said.

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Thaksin touts golden visa, higher travel fees to boost Thailand

Bloomberg News, Published on 18/07/2025

» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra suggested Thailand create a golden visa scheme for wealthy foreigners to become long-term residents and called on Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) to hike passenger service fees to boost the sluggish economy.

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Commission to maintain current power tariff

Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/07/2025

» Electricity bills during the last four months of this year will not be further reduced as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has decided to maintain the current power tariff despite positive factors that could lead to a lower rate.

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Retail association touts recovery strategies

Business, Published on 18/07/2025

» The Thai Retailers Association has recommended two strategies to accelerate economic recovery amid the prolonged global economic slowdown and rising uncertainties.