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Inflation spike may tilt odds in favour of early rate hikes
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/04/2022
» Retail inflation is poised to accelerate from a 13-year high with the government lifting a freeze on some retail fuel prices, boosting the odds for the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to pivot away from its pandemic-era monetary policy accommodation.
Where will Elon Musk get cash for Twitter?
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/04/2022
» Elon Musk and Twitter Inc reached an agreement for the world’s richest man to buy the social networking platform for US$44 billion, resolving the pressing question of whether the company’s board would consent to the leveraged buyout deal.
Sniper shoots people in Washington, later found dead
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/04/2022
» The shooting of four people by a gunman in northwest Washington DC on Friday afternoon forced residents and students into a lock down that lasted well into the night -- until the gunman was found dead in his apartment.
Musk spends years silencing critics, wants free speech on Twitter
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/04/2022
» If Elon Musk can take over Twitter Inc, his biggest promise is to transform it into a platform for free speech with few restrictions — something he calls “essential to a functioning democracy.” But Musk, who is famously sensitive to criticism, has a mixed record on championing the cause.
Biden probe into solar imports risks 65% of planned US projects
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/04/2022
» A United States Commerce Department trade probe that could result in tariffs against solar imports from Southeast Asian nations, including Thailand, is already threatening clean energy projects, according to an advocacy group fighting the investigation.
N Korea celebrates founder's birthday; US prepares for provocations
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/04/2022
» North Korea celebrated the 110th birthday of its deceased state founder, while a United States aircraft carrier group was in waters east of the peninsula with Pyongyang poised for provocations that could include its first nuclear test since 2017.
Ukraine update: US to send more javelins; Zelenskiy rebukes UN
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/04/2022
» The United States and allies are poised to announce new sanctions, including a ban on all new investments in Russia, to punish the Kremlin for alleged atrocities against civilians committed by its forces in Ukraine.
Antarctica heat wave brings enormous temperature jump
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/03/2022
» A heat wave in Antarctica earlier this month was so extreme that it may be the largest temperature increase above normal ever recorded, according to Robert Rohde, lead scientist at the non-profit Berkeley Earth, who analysed global records.
Vietnamese EV maker to build $2bn plant in US
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/03/2022
» Vietnamese electric-vehicle maker VinFast said it will start building a factory in North Carolina this year, ahead of a planned initial public offering (IPO) in the United States.
Russians also have right to travel despite Ukraine, says Emirates
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/03/2022
» Emirates President Tim Clark said the Russian people have every right to continue travelling regardless of sanctions on the economy, defending the Gulf carrier’s maintenance of regular services despite the invasion of Ukraine.