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Iran truce spurs hopes for world economy, but recovery will be rocky
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - The ceasefire agreed between Iran and the United States should bring some relief to a world economy that has been roiled since the start of hostilities on February 28, even if not all sectors will rebound at the same pace.
Telenor faces lawsuit over claims it exposed Myanmar customers to junta repression
Reuters, Published on 08/04/2026
» A Swedish non-profit filed a class action lawsuit against Telenor on Tuesday on behalf of over 1,200 people whose phone data it says the Norwegian telecommunications' Myanmar subsidiary shared with the country's military junta following a 2021 coup.
Gold climbs to near three-week high after US, Iran agree to ceasefire
Reuters, Published on 08/04/2026
» BENGALURU — Gold rose to a near three-week high on Wednesday as oil prices and the dollar fell sharply after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire as talks began on a permanent end to the war.
EXAT waives expressway tolls for Songkran 2026
Published on 08/04/2026
» The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), under the Ministry of Transport, has announced a temporary toll waiver for the Songkran festival as part of its “Smart Travel Songkran 2026” campaign, which promotes safe and convenient journeys—emphasising that, regardless of departure time, travellers can reach their destinations safely.
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Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/04/2026
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Brazil blacklists BYD for slave labour conditions at its biggest plant outside China
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/04/2026
» RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil's labour ministry on Tuesday added Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD (Build Your Dreams) to a registry of employers found to have subjected workers to conditions analogous to slavery, limiting access to state financing and increasing reputational risks in its most important market outside China.
Middle East war: ceasefire reactions
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» PARIS — The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with both sides claiming victory.
Betagro wins governance, sustainability awards
Published on 08/04/2026
» Bangkok – 7 April 2026 – Betagro Public Company Limited (BTG), a leading integrated food company in Thailand, has reinforced its industry leadership by winning two prestigious accolades – the 2026 White Brand Award and Thailand’s Most Admired Company 2025–2026.
TikTok to build a second billion-euro data centre in Finland
Reuters, Published on 08/04/2026
» HELSINKI/STOCKHOLM — TikTok plans to invest €1 billion (US$1.16 billion) to build a second data centre in Finland in less than a year as it moves data storage for European users to the continent, company officials said on Wednesday.
Hours before news of ceasefire, Pope Leo XIV issues strong rebuke of Trump
New York Times, Published on 08/04/2026
» NEW YORK — Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pontiff, issued a rare rebuke of President Donald Trump on Tuesday, saying it was “truly unacceptable” to threaten to wipe out Iran’s “whole civilisation.”