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‘Kyiv should be ours’: Russians cheer Putin-Trump call
AFP, Published on 20/05/2025
» MOSCOW - A day after Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump spoke by phone on Ukraine, showering each other with compliments, Russian homemaker Anastasia had one wish: for Moscow to finish what it started in 2022.
It's happened again: Falling debris damages cars on Rama II
Online Reporters, Published on 20/05/2025
» Three more vehicles are reported to have been damaged by debris falling from the accident-prone expressway being built above Rama II Road, the main route south out of Bangkok.
Honda to scale back on EVs, Nissan plans workforce reduction
Reuters, Published on 20/05/2025
» TOKYO — Honda Motor said on Tuesday that it was scaling back its investment in electric vehicles (EVs) given slowing demand and would be focusing on capturing growing demand for hybrids with new models.
Sanofi Leads Regional Effort to Safeguard Flu Vulnerable
Published on 20/05/2025
» Bangkok, Thailand – Sanofi, a global leader in biopharmaceutical innovation, recently hosted a hybrid symposium titled "Safeguarding High-Risk Groups: The Importance of Flu Prevention and Effective Communication." The event brought together 380 healthcare professionals from across Southeast Asia and India to address the burden of influenza among vulnerable populations and shared strategies for improving health outcomes.
No Brics asset pile big enough to rival dollar, Brazil central bank director says
Published on 20/05/2025
» BRASILIA - Brazil's central bank does not see any realistic prospect of emerging nations in the Brics group creating markets large enough to topple the US dollar's dominance within the next 10 years, monetary policy director Nilton David said on Monday.
Firms wary of debt amid US tariff woes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/05/2025
» Companies have postponed the drawing down of new credit lines as they await clarity on US tariffs following the announcement of the 90-day suspension period, according to a Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) executive.
Bangkok Music Society hosts top US choir
Life, Published on 20/05/2025
» The Bangkok Music Society welcomes its first ever visitors from the USA, the Morgan State University Choir, with a performance of traditional American gospel music, spirituals and popular songs at Christ Church, Convent Road, on May 22 at 7pm.
Trade talk and domestic politics drive sentiment
Business, Published on 20/05/2025
» Thai shares rebounded in line with global bourses last week, shortly before falling back closer to 1,200 points. Early in the week, the market was driven by euphoria over the prospects for a US-China trade deal. Washington cut tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% while China trimmed its rates to 10% for 90 days.
Chinese icebreaker makes rare visit
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/05/2025
» The arrival of China's cutting-edge research icebreaker, Xue Long 2, at Chuk Samet Port in Sattahip yesterday marks a milestone for scientific collaboration between Thailand and China. The vessel's visit is expected to ignite curiosity and ambition among young Thai scientists, offering a glimpse into the exploration of Antarctica, one of Earth's last uncharted frontiers.
Asean countries are facing their own 'China shock'
News, Published on 20/05/2025
» As the United States and Europe have sought to loosen their economic ties with China in recent years, Beijing has focused on expanding its export markets across the "Global South", particularly in Southeast Asia. But this could create significant economic risks as the region's manufacturers struggle to compete. Regardless of the contours of any eventual US-China trade deal, Beijing's exports to America seem destined to continue falling, as do those to the European Union. The bloc has been seeking to "de-risk" from Chinese imports and supply chains, particularly when it comes to electric vehicles, batteries and solar power equipment.