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Trump's Fed pick vows to safeguard independence
AFP, Published on 21/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump’s choice to lead the US Federal Reserve, vowed on Tuesday to protect central bank independence at his confirmation hearing, despite intense pressure from the president.
Moody’s upgrades Thailand outlook to ‘stable’
Online Reporters, Published on 21/04/2026
» Moody’s Ratings on Tuesday upgraded the outlook for the government of Thailand to stable from negative, while affirming the foreign and local currency issuer and local currency senior unsecured credit ratings at Baa1.
Long-stay visas for condo buyers in Phuket clarified
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 21/04/2026
» PHUKET - Immigration authorities and real estate executives held a briefing on Tuesday to clarify the new long-stay visa programme for foreign real estate investors, which aims to attract high-potential buyers and support economic activity in Thailand’s property sector.
Scrapping of Cambodia maritime pact on agenda
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/04/2026
» The National Security Council (NSC) is scheduled to discuss the possible cancellation of a 2001 maritime boundary agreement with Cambodia when it meets on Wednesday, according to Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow.
Downing Street ‘exerted pressure to OK Mandelson’
AFP, Published on 21/04/2026
» LONDON - Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office applied constant pressure on civil servants to approve the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington and seemed to brush off security concerns, a sacked official told MPs on Tuesday.
Aura Wellness Achieves THB 1.746 Billion Revenue
Published on 21/04/2026
» Fullerton, one of Singapore’s largest and most respected investment funds, has invested in Aura Wellness, the parent company of Aura Bangkok Clinic and Aura Xpress, making it the only Thai wellness company chosen for investment in this round. The move highlights foreign institutional confidence in Aura Wellness and in Thailand’s fast-growing aesthetic medical market, where demand remains strong among both Thai and international customers, in line with the continued expansion of Thailand’s medical tourism sector, which is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.49% from 2024 to 2030 and remains one of the country’s key growth areas.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 21/04/2026
» The latest developments in the Middle East war:
Oman offers to sell surplus oil to Thailand, says Sihasak
Online Reporters, Published on 21/04/2026
» Oman has offered to sell surplus crude to Thailand, but any purchase would depend on actual demand and price negotiations, while the domestic oil situation is beginning to stabilise, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Tuesday.
Taiwan Backs TIDLOR with 2 Billion Baht Investment at 50% Premium, 3.08% Stake
Published on 21/04/2026
» This is no ordinary deal. A recent market watch on TIDLOR revealed a big-lot transaction worth over 2 billion baht, totaling 89,237,069 shares, acquired by Hotai Finance Co., Ltd., a leading financial institution from Taiwan.
Maker of China's C919 jet weighs supply chain weaknesses amid delivery delays
South China Morning Post, Published on 21/04/2026
» China's top civilian aircraft manufacturer is reassessing geopolitical risks to its supply chains - particularly for jet engines sourced from foreign firms - according to a source at the planemaker, as deliveries of its flagship C919 passenger jet appear to be late or delayed this year.