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Trump in his own words: 100 days of quotes
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - Donald Trump's first 100 days back in the US presidency have showcased his unique ability to shock -- and sometimes entertain -- with outrageous remarks that pull no punches.
'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.
Stocks make small gains amid trade talk hope
Business, Published on 19/04/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks notched small gains in thin trade on Friday as investors largely adopted a wait-and-see approach on tariff negotiations before making long-term bets. Some markets were closed for the Good Friday holiday.
Nail on the head
Oped, Postbag, Published on 19/04/2025
» Re: "Backing Trump on tariffs, not on tone", (Opinion, April 17). The article by economist Chartchai Parasuk shows a rare practitioner of the dismal science who writes eloquently. However, I do get the impression the good economist risks missing the forest for the trees because he put too much focus solely on the trade balance.
US VP Vance meets Italian PM in Rome
AFP, Published on 18/04/2025
» ROME - US Vice President JD Vance met with Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Friday, ahead of celebrating Easter at the Vatican and a meeting with the pope’s right-hand man.
Italian PM Meloni seeks EU tariff deal from Trump
AFP, Published on 17/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was preparing to meet Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, hoping a personal charm offensive can help convince the US president to cut the European Union a better deal on tariffs.
Rubio in Paris to meet Macron on Ukraine war
AFP, Published on 17/04/2025
» PARIS - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in Paris on Thursday to meet French President Emmanuel Macron about crafting a Ukraine ceasefire, as Washington and Europe seek common ground on ending the fighting.
Moscow plans to use seized US-owned company to feed Russian army
Reuters, Published on 17/04/2025
» LONDON — Plans are afoot for an American-owned company seized by the Kremlin and placed under state control to be used to supply food to the Russian army, a document seen by Reuters showed, potentially threatening Moscow's warming relations with the United States.
Bigger Asean could counter tariffs
Oped, Published on 17/04/2025
» When US President Donald Trump finally unleashed his long-threatened tariff blitz, the scale and scope were far worse than most governments expected. It came as no surprise that China would be the hardest hit, but the punishing duties imposed on most Asian countries were a profound shock.
Europe seeks to break its US tech addiction
AFP, Published on 16/04/2025
» BRUSSELS - With President Donald Trump more unpredictable than ever and transatlantic ties reaching new lows, calls are growing louder for Europe to declare independence from US tech.