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Baht’s biggest rally since 1998 threatens tourism, exports
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/09/2024
» Thailand's baht is on course for its biggest quarterly gain since the Asian financial crisis, threatening to derail a recovery in the nation's key tourism and export industries.
Trump safe after apparent assassination attempt in Florida
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/09/2024
» NEW YORK - Former President Donald Trump is safe after his Secret Service detail opened fire at a man with an assault rifle at his West Palm Beach, Florida, golf course in what the Federal Bureau of Investigation is calling an apparent assassination attempt.
Thai EV sales to miss target as banks curb loans on debt risk
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/09/2024
» Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) sales are set to miss target this year as lenders turn more cautious in sanctioning new auto loans with the nation’s household debt hovering near a record, according to an industry group.
Malaysian ex-PM charged with sedition over royal remark
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/08/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian opposition leader was charged with sedition on Tuesday over comments he made on the former king during a campaign trail.
Japan issues first 'megaquake' warning
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/08/2024
» TOKYO - An earthquake off the coast of Japan’s southern island of Kyushu prompted the government to issue its first-ever warning for a megaquake from an undersea trough running along a swath of the country’s coast.
Hollywood turns on Biden as Clooney presses for change
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/07/2024
» LOS ANGELES - Since his dismal debate performance on June 27, United States President Joe Biden has steadily lost support in the part of the country that knows image and stagecraft the best: Hollywood.
Zelenskiy blasts Modi meeting with Russia's Putin
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/07/2024
» KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy slammed a visit by India’s prime minister to Russia, calling it a blow to peace efforts that fell on the same day as a deadly Russian missile strike.
Xi, Putin score wins as more Asia leaders aim to join Brics
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/06/2024
» SINGAPORE - As Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang wrapped up separate meetings in Southeast Asia this week, the two partners in the Brics economic bloc encountered a region keen to join a group seen as a hedge against Western-led institutions.
Visa waiver extended for Indians, Taiwanese
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/05/2024
» The cabinet has approved a plan to extend visa exemptions for tourists from India and Taiwan for six more months, as the country seeks to boost the number of foreign arrivals to shore up the sluggish economy.
Southeast Asia heat breaches records, prompts gas buying
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/04/2024
» Southeast Asia's severe heat wave is pushing temperatures and power demand to new records, straining grids and prompting traders in the region to bulk up on natural gas cargoes.