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Trump tariff promises get a reality check
AFP, Published on 26/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - A gathering of global economic leaders in Washington wraps up Saturday with tariff talks between the United States and partners still unresolved -- and anxiety building over the state of the global economy.
State land grab stirs ire
News, Editorial, Published on 26/04/2025
» With the government pledging to address a land conflict involving local authorities, ethnic Tai Dam villagers in Surat Thani province -- who are facing eviction -- can breathe a sigh of relief, albeit temporarily.
Shares rise as trade tensions ease slightly
Business, Published on 26/04/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares rose yesterday in line with a global relief rally as trade tensions cooled and US Federal Reserve officials indicated they would be open to cutting interest rates earlier than anticipated.
Thailand's weak economy and the tariff challenge
Business, Published on 26/04/2025
» Thailand's economy continues to face challenges because of long-standing structural factors, including an ageing society leading to labour shortages and market limitations.
Trump heads to Italy for pope’s funeral
AFP, Published on 25/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump headed to Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis, the unexpected first foreign trip of his second term in which he will face foreign leaders including Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky.
Sky-high US tariffs to hit Boeing, Chinese airliners and China's home-grown jets
Published on 25/04/2025
» In the midst of trade upheaval, Boeing's customers in China have "indicated that they will not take delivery" on up to 50 planes that were earmarked for the Chinese market this year, according to the US aerospace giant's CEO.
Asean seeks to strengthen US economic ties amid tariffs
Business, Published on 25/04/2025
» Asean has reiterated its commitment to multilateral trade principles and does not plan to retaliate against US tariff actions.
Tech sector braces for new US export rules
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/04/2025
» The Thai technology industry is preparing for the impact of new tiered US AI chip export restrictions set to take effect on May 15.
Black Mirror is back to unsettle
Life, Published on 25/04/2025
» Charlie Brooker is back with a new season of the dystopian sci-fi, cautionary-tale dark comedy series Black Mirror. Like previous seasons, this one delivers six episodes -- including a much-anticipated follow-up to the wildly popular USS Callister, which is titled USS Callister: Into Infinity.
Central banks eye digital coins
News, Published on 25/04/2025
» Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have often been deemed a solution in search of a problem. But US President Donald Trump appears to have provided a rationale for CBDCs, even as he has banned the development of a digital dollar.