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Hong Kong jails Thai parrot egg smuggler as customs cracks case amid rising trend
Published on 19/05/2025
» A traveller from Thailand has been given a two-year jail sentence in Hong Kong for smuggling 187 parrot eggs valued at an estimated HK$1.4 million (6 million baht), with an expert saying the seizure is part of a global uptick of such cases involving endangered species.
Midpoint of Trump tariff hiatus to reveal increasingly unsettled world
Published on 19/05/2025
» Reports in the coming week may give the fullest reading to date of how major economies are faring with trade disruptions, halfway through US President Donald Trump’s 90-day hiatus on so-called reciprocal tariffs.
FPT Deepens Thai Partnerships to Drive Digital Transformation
Published on 17/05/2025
» Bangkok, May 2025 — Global IT firm FPT Corporation (FPT) has formed strategic partnerships with two of Thailand’s leading enterprises—Sunline and Buzzebees—underscoring the deepening technological and business collaboration between the two nations amid their shared momentum in digital economic growth. The event took place during the official visit of Thailand’s Prime Minister H.E. Paetongtarn Shinawatra – her first official visit to Vietnam since taking office in August 2024.
Apec highlights 'fundamental challenges' in global trade as tariffs overshadow meeting
Published on 16/05/2025
» SEOGWIPO, South Korea - The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation's trade gathering adopted a statement on Friday that cited "fundamental challenges" facing the global trading system, but stopped short of discussing a joint response to US tariffs overshadowing the meeting.
Major players post bumper Q1 profits
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 16/05/2025
» Major energy firms managed to reap profits in this year's first quarter, despite a global economic slowdown and geopolitical conflicts.
Pornpawee cruises, Kunlavut survives
Sports, Published on 16/05/2025
» Kunlavut Vitidsarn survived a three-game test while Pornpawee Chochuwong also advanced to the quarter-finals of the BWF Toyota Thailand Open at Nimibutr Stadium on Thursday.
Asia's rising stars to shine
Sports, Published on 16/05/2025
» The International Youth Basketball Championships (IYBC) 2025 will take place next month, featuring 70 teams from across Asia.
EVA Air to Launch Exciting Upgrade for Inflight Wi-Fi Service this July
Published on 15/05/2025
» TAIPEI, TAIWAN (May 14, 2025) EVA Air is set to launch a significant upgrade to its in-flight Wi-Fi service this July, offering complimentary access to “Infinity MileageLands” members across all cabin classes. Passengers can enjoy seamless connectivity when the aircraft reaches 10,000 feet cruising altitude. To promote this upgrade, EVA Air plans to roll out a limited-time summer promotion, from July 1 to September 30, 2025, allowing all passengers—members and non-members alike—onboard Wi-Fi equipped aircraft (Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 787, and Airbus A330-300) to enjoy free unlimited web browsing Wi-Fi service.
Thailand pitches trade proposals to US
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/05/2025
» Proposals that Thailand has submitted to the US Trade Representative (USTR), outline Thailand’s willingness to import energy products, petrochemicals, aircraft, fruit and animal feed from the United States, says Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
Denmark considers lifting nuclear power ban
Published on 14/05/2025
» COPENHAGEN - Denmark is considering lifting a 40-year-old ban on nuclear power to enhance its energy security, its energy minister said, marking a significant policy shift in a country that has prioritised expanding wind and solar power.