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China fires back at US with tariff hike on goods worth $60 bn
AFP, Published on 13/05/2019
» BEIJING: China said Monday it will raise tariffs on $60 billion worth of US goods from June 1, in retaliation to the latest round of US tariff hikes and Washington's plans to target almost all Chinese imports.
Campaign trail blues
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 13/05/2019
» Rajesh Agarwal recalls the 1980s with fond nostalgia. Whenever Indians went to the polls back then, business was brisk for the co-owner of Chhagan Lal & Sons, an international promotional merchandise company based in Jaipur.
Trump ups pressure on China ahead of last ditch trade talks
AFP, Published on 06/05/2019
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the United States will raise tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods -- a blunt warning to Beijing just days before what is being billed as a last-ditch round of talks to reach a deal or resume their trade war.
Trump to hike tariffs on $200bn of Chinese goods
AFP, Published on 06/05/2019
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the United States would raise tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods to 25% this week, because trade talks are moving "too slowly."
Headwinds ahead
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 29/04/2019
» Amid unfavourable external economic conditions and political uncertainties at home, the outlook is dimming for Thailand and other Asian countries facing an export slowdown linked to weak trade and demand growth globally.
Tech experts caution against change for change's sake
Business, William Hicks, Published on 27/04/2019
» Digital transformation at companies must be driven by business needs and not simply involve chasing after the latest technology, according to a panel of tech experts.
Trade optimism lifts world equities, SET retreats
Business, Published on 02/03/2019
» Recap: Global stock markets were lifted by reports that a US-China trade deal could be reached within the month, while Indian shares rose as Pakistan prepared to return a captured Indian Air Force pilot, potentially easing tensions between the two nuclear powers.
InVent plots entry into 5G market
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/02/2019
» InVent, a corporate venture capital arm of InTouch Holding Plc, plans to invest in three startups operating business and services related to 5G technology to create added value for the group.
5G and the global power equation
Business, Published on 11/01/2019
» 5G technology is already powering breakthroughs such as driverless cars and will underpin life-changing advances in futuristic smart cities over the next decade. This has led to fierce competition between countries to determine the direction of 5G mobile internet standards.
Economist: Harm from trade war not certain
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/11/2018
» The Sino-US trade war may not produce a strictly negative impact on Thailand, as the country could benefit from trade diversion and a shift in foreign direct investment (FDI), says a veteran economist.