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Trump moves to cut more foreign aid, risking shutdown
AFP, Published on 30/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump has moved to cut nearly $5 billion of congressionally-approved foreign aid, the White House said Friday -- raising the likelihood of a federal shutdown as Democrats oppose the policy.
RFK Jr bashes US health agency after its chief is sacked
AFP, Published on 29/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday lashed out at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) a day after its director was ousted, saying the renowned agency needs to be overhauled.
Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Published on 25/08/2025
» Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok, Thailand’s first and only premium outlet destination, proudly marks its 5th anniversary. The milestone highlights the success of its comprehensive business strategy, spanning marketing, customer engagement with Thai and international shoppers, and strengthening global brand recognition through a distinctive shopping experience.
US pushes to revoke scientific ruling that underpins climate regulations
AFP, Published on 30/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday moved to reverse a foundational scientific determination that underpins the US government's authority to limit greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles and, more broadly, to combat climate change.
City Hall waste-sorting campaign falls flat
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/07/2025
» While the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) gears up to implement a new scheme designed to encourage households to sort out their rubbish, many residents say they are unaware of the changes set to come into effect in about two months' time.
Gaza Strip pantomime ending at last
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 29/07/2025
» The coordinated chorus of despair by Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump and their various henchpersons and flacks was quite impressive. The message was that everybody should stop hoping for a negotiated peace. Mr Netanyahu has stared Mr Trump down once again, and the four-month pantomime search for a new ceasefire in Gaza is at an end.
TIDLOR Honored for Empowering Thais Through Financial Literacy
Published on 24/07/2025
» Ngern Tid Lor Public Company Limited, a subsidiary of Tidlor Holdings (TIDLOR), stands as The Leading Financial Inclusion Service Provider, led by Mr. Mingkwan Prasertsiwaporn, Social Impact Lead, has been awarded in the Social Empowerment category at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2025. The award recognizes TIDLOR’s unwavering dedication to promoting financial literacy as a means to improve the quality of life for Thai people.
Retailers seeking revival of co-payment scheme
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 24/07/2025
» Retail operators note that the first half of the year has been quite challenging, with some believing the negative factors will continue to impact the second half. In light of this, they are calling for a co-payment scheme to help improve market sentiment in the latter half of the year.
US Congress approves $9bn in Trump cuts to foreign aid, public media
AFP, Published on 18/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - US Republicans early Friday approved President Donald Trump's plan to cancel $9 billion in funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting, vowing it was just the start of broader efforts by Congress to slash the federal budget.
Chubb Life Showcases Insurance at National Event
Published on 17/07/2025
» Bangkok, July 17, 2025 — Chubb Life Assurance (Thailand) Public Company Limited will participate in the 24th National Life Insurance Day, held from 19–20 July 2025 at Central WestGate Shopping Centre in Nonthaburi Province.