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US and China tout progress in trade talks, offer few details
Published on 12/05/2025
» The United States and China both reported “substantial progress” after two days of talks in Switzerland aimed at de-escalating a trade war, marking what Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng called “an important first step” towards resolving differences.
China takes centre stage in Philippines' feisty midterm election
Published on 11/05/2025
» MANILA - In political rallies, Senate hearings and voter surveys ahead of Monday's midterm elections in the Philippines, China has been an overwhelming - and unusual - presence.
Traders see gold hitting $3,800 an ounce
Published on 06/05/2025
» Gold prices are on track to hit $3,800 per ounce later this year amid mounting fears of a global economic slowdown, due partly to the unpredictable trade policies of US President Donald Trump, according to local traders.
Moody’s sees key risk to Malaysia credit rating from tariffs
Published on 06/05/2025
» Tariff shocks pose a major threat to Malaysia’s sovereign credit rating, given the potential disruption to economic growth and fiscal consolidation, according to Moody’s Investors Service.
French Resistance members reunited 80 years after end of WWII
AFP, Published on 06/05/2025
» WASHINGTON — Renee Guette, 98, laughed as she looked at her computer screen in Texas. On the other end of the video call was 97-year-old Andree Dupont, living in France.
Pet industry thrives as fewer young Thais have children
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 06/05/2025
» The pet industry is expected to thrive as more Thais, particularly the younger generation, choose to raise pets instead of having children. Despite ongoing economic challenges, the sector has been barely affected.
Robinhood and Foodpanda eye tie-up
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/05/2025
» Yip In Tsoi, the operator of the food delivery platform Robinhood, is in discussions with Delivery Hero, the parent of Foodpanda, over potential collaboration models, though not for an acquisition.
Seasoned, Smart, and Still Rising: The Value of Older Talent in PR
Published on 02/05/2025
» Earlier this week, I received the incredible honour of being named one of Campaign Asia-Pacific’s inaugural 50 Over Fifty winners. It was one of those rare career moments that makes you pause and reflect - not just on the journey behind you, but on what still lies ahead.
HSBC sets digital transactions goal
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/04/2025
» HSBC Thailand aims to become the No.1 foreign bank for digital transaction banking solutions in the Thai market, in line with the country's strong growth in digital banking adoption.
Philippines says China has not seized disputed South China Sea reef
Published on 28/04/2025
» MANILA - The Philippines said on Monday there was no truth to news reports that Beijing has seized control of a disputed reef in the South China Sea, after its personnel landed on the unoccupied sandbars and found no Chinese presence there.