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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.
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.
Poll finds rising economic anxieties
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/07/2025
» Thais fear for the future, with rising anxieties over income and possible job losses, according to the "What Worries the World" survey conducted by global market research firm Ipsos.
BMA chief voices train fare compensation concerns
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/07/2025
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has urged the government to clarify compensation terms for the 20-baht electric train fare policy, warning unclear details could expose the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to potential legal risks.
Donald Trump buys time with weapons for Kyiv
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 18/07/2025
» There was rejoicing when US President Donald Trump announced that he was going to let Ukraine have weapons after all, but it was conspicuously contained joy. Half-smiles and sighs of relief were plentiful; cheers were absent or faked.
US senators approve $9bn of Elon Musk's cuts
AFP, Published on 17/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - The US Senate approved early Thursday a package of spending cuts proposed by President Donald Trump that would cancel more than $9 billion in funding for foreign aid programs and public broadcasting.
EU mega-budget draws immediate German opposition
AFP, Published on 17/07/2025
» BRUSSELS - The European Union executive on Wednesday proposed a 2-trillion-euro long-term budget focused on tackling overseas competition and Russian aggression, but it was quickly shot down by Germany, the bloc’s largest member.
National crypto sandbox for tourists in the offing
Business, Published on 17/07/2025
» Digital asset exchange operators have welcomed a joint effort between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bank of Thailand to launch a crypto sandbox to allow foreign tourists to use digital assets in Thailand, saying the new initiative would drive crypto adoption across Thailand.
Trump says not firing Fed chair -- but not ruling out
AFP, Published on 17/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was not currently planning to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, but added that he did not rule it out.
Thailand makes fresh proposals to reduce US tariff pain
Published on 16/07/2025
» Thai officials were preparing to present fresh proposals to their US counterparts in trade talks scheduled for Wednesday night Thailand time, the latest effort by the country to avoid a 36% tariff threatened by President Donald Trump.