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Tariff-linked volatility eases, but risk still high
Business, Published on 19/04/2025
» Global stocks have faced unusual turbulence in the past three weeks since US President Donald Trump announced higher-than-expected reciprocal tariffs against dozens of countries.
Road accidents claim 200 lives during Thailand's Songkran festival
Online Reporters, Published on 17/04/2025
» Traffic accidents killed 200 people during six days in the Songkran festival holiday period from April 11 to 16, with Bangkok recording the highest number of road fatalities.
Phuket operators suggest infrastructure upgrade
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 17/04/2025
» Phuket tourism operators submitted a white paper focusing on the Cherngtalay area to the Phuket governor last month, asking for infrastructure improvement to accommodate rising demand in the tourism and property markets.
Thailand to step up Singapore-Kunming rail link work
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2025
» The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) is accelerating development of the Singapore-Kunming Rail Link as part of the government's plan to turn Thailand into a logistics hub in Asean.
China, Vietnam to assess viability of new railways
Published on 15/04/2025
» HANOI - China and Vietnam took initial steps during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Hanoi this week to develop new rail links, as they agreed to conduct feasibility studies for two lines, according to one of the agreements reviewed by Reuters.
Xi’s Vietnam trip aims to ‘screw’ US, Trump complains
AFP, Published on 15/04/2025
» HANOI - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday urged Vietnam to join forces in upholding free trade, before wrapping up a visit that President Donald Trump said was aiming to “screw” the United States.
Quake fears drive some Hong Kong tourists away from Asian cities
South China Morning Post, Published on 14/04/2025
» HONG KONG — Concerns over earthquakes have contributed to a decline in the number of Hong Kong residents joining tour groups to some popular Asian destinations this Easter, despite prices falling by as much as 15% over last year's level, one of the city's largest travel agents has said.
Risk appetite sapped by trade war worries
Business, Published on 12/04/2025
» RECAP: Stocks in Asian emerging markets slipped yesterday as anxiety over tariff uncertainty and the broader fallout from an escalating US-China trade war prompted a pullback from riskier assets. But there was relief for regional currencies as the US dollar fell below 100 against a basket of major units for the first time since July 2023.
Hong Kong to expand transport services for Coldplay shows at Kai Tak Stadium
Published on 07/04/2025
» Hong Kong is expanding transport services, including introducing two new cross-border buses, to gear up for a series of highly anticipated concerts by British rock band Coldplay later this week.
High-speed rail steel up to scratch
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/04/2025
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) says the steel used in the Thai-Chinese high-speed rail project meets all engineering and quality standards.