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A fair shake on trade
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 03/11/2025
» The negotiations between Thailand and the US on reciprocal tariffs advanced with the recent announcement of a joint statement on a framework for the agreement on reciprocal trade.
Courts are shaping climate action
Oped, Published on 03/11/2025
» Amid rising geopolitical tensions, pressure to comply with climate obligations increasingly comes from courts. Earlier this year, both the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) issued landmark advisory opinions affirming that countries must address climate change, and that failure to do so may carry serious legal consequences.
Malaysian PM says US trade deal ‘99.9% resolved’
Published on 23/10/2025
» Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says his country is on the verge of wrapping up a trade deal with the United States after President Donald Trump slapped hefty tariffs on imports of its goods.
Singapore to impose green aviation fuel levy on flights
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/10/2025
» SINGAPORE — Singapore’s parliament passed a bill on Tuesday introducing a fixed levy on departing flights to cut emissions and support the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by airlines.
Apple picks Vietnam as hub for new home devices
Published on 15/10/2025
» Apple Inc is preparing to expand its manufacturing operations in Vietnam as part of a push into the smart home market and an ongoing effort to lessen its dependence on China.
Gains by silver outpace even those of gold this year
Published on 11/10/2025
» Silver prices have surged towards all-time highs above $50 an ounce as a historic supply squeeze deepens in the London market.
Regional markets dip on valuation concerns
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities declined on Friday after a rally in US stocks stalled amid concern that valuations have become stretched, especially for technology companies, following a relentless surge.
Water and Climate: Thailand’s Urgent Call to Act
Published on 08/10/2025
» “Thailand has comparative advantages where it makes sense to move now. Those comparative advantages also exist in the water sector. That’s why we’re combining this with the Water 2030 platform and agenda. This report will show how climate and water futures are critical to the overall sustainable development trajectory,” said Melinda Good, World Bank Country Director for Thailand and Myanmar, during the “Climate and Water Futures” forum at Sustainability Expo 2025 (SX2025) in Bangkok.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Oct 8-14
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/10/2025
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Vietnam posts fastest growth since 2022 as factories rev up
Published on 06/10/2025
» Vietnam’s economic growth accelerated at the fastest pace in three years in the third quarter, with manufacturing and business activity cushioning the economy against higher tariffs that took effect early August.