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EU leaders relieved after centrist Dan wins Romanian presidency
Published on 19/05/2025
» BUCHAREST - Romania's European allies and markets welcomed centrist Nicusor Dan's presidential election victory over the eurosceptic hard-right on Sunday, relieved that the European Union member avoided a lurch to a Donald Trump-inspired political path.
Starmer to host first UK-EU summit since Brexit
AFP, Published on 19/05/2025
» LONDON - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts European Union chiefs on Monday for a landmark summit designed to usher in a closer relationship between Britain and the bloc, five years after Brexit.
Thailand to amend tax on foreign income remittance
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/05/2025
» The Revenue Department is preparing to draft legislation to amend the collection of tax on foreign income remitted to Thailand.
Govt reduces rice export licence fees
Post Reporters, Published on 19/05/2025
» The government has relaxed export restrictions to allow small-scale farmers to sell rice to world markets as it seeks to end a monopoly in the sector.
Wraps come off Thaksin's luxury room
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 19/05/2025
» 'Truth can never be concealed or suppressed forever, although it can be distorted temporarily. But sooner or later, it will emerge," according to an old saying.
Getting sustainable debt right
News, Published on 19/05/2025
» A slowing global economy, rising trade tensions, and increased risks of recession could mean a perfect storm for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) burdened by high sovereign debt. Faced with exorbitant borrowing costs and an increasingly jittery international environment, these countries' potential for economic growth and development will be severely curtailed.
Five shifts leaders must make now
Published on 18/05/2025
» In today’s world — full of political change, economic uncertainty and fast-moving technology — leaders can no longer rely on the playbooks of the past. The rules have changed. And so must we.
Thai cabinet move paves way for local brewers
Published on 18/05/2025
» Small-scale brewers and beer merchants have welcomed a cabinet decision to approve key changes to the 2022 ministerial regulation on the production of alcoholic beverages, paving the way for the nationwide distribution of craft beer in kegs.
'Alpha predator' sharks and humans clash on an Israeli beach
AFP, Published on 18/05/2025
» HADERA (ISRAEL) - With its golden sand and blue waters, the beach front in central Israel looks much like any other stretch of Mediterranean coast, but a closer look reveals something unusual peeking through the rippling surf: black shark fins.
Thai negotiators prepare for US talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/05/2025
» Thailand is preparing for tariff negotiations in Washington, DC, with the US expected to finalise the date of talks, while the initial feedback on Thailand's proposals has been positive, says the commerce minister.