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Putin slams MH17 probe in meeting with Malaysia's Anwar
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/05/2025
» MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin criticised a United Nations probe that found his country culpable for the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which killed all 298 passengers and crew in 2014.
Thailand to issue B5 billion in investment tokens
Published on 13/05/2025
» The Ministry of Finance plans to issue 5 billion baht worth of new digital investment tokens within two months, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Tuesday.
US and China tout progress in trade talks, offer few details
Published on 12/05/2025
» The United States and China both reported “substantial progress” after two days of talks in Switzerland aimed at de-escalating a trade war, marking what Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng called “an important first step” towards resolving differences.
Trump hails progress after first day of US-China trade talks
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/05/2025
» Senior US and Chinese negotiators spent hours behind closed doors in Switzerland on Saturday as they held high-stakes talks that offer the clearest opportunity yet for the two countries to de-escalate their trade war, with President Donald Trump calling it a “very good” meeting.
Europe and Trump deliver ultimatum to Putin
Published on 10/05/2025
» KYIV - Ukraine and European powers have demanded that Russia join an “unconditional” 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday to allow talks on ending the war, saying they had the backing of US President Donald Trump for the ultimatum.
Thailand braces for ‘temporary’ investment freeze
Published on 08/05/2025
» Thailand may see a slowdown in new foreign direct investment due to global trade uncertainties, while the country seeks to negotiate with Washington to soften the blow from the threat of a 36% tariff.
Microsoft debuts new Surface devices to push AI tools
Published on 06/05/2025
» Microsoft Corp is introducing two lower-end versions of its main Surface devices in a bid to drum up interest in computers that can take advantage of the company’s artificial intelligence tools and better compete with Apple’s range of slim devices.
Bank of Thailand cuts rate as tariff ‘storm’ darkens outlook
Published on 30/04/2025
» The Bank of Thailand cut its key interest rate by a quarter point for a second consecutive meeting on Wednesday, in a move to support an underperforming economy facing uncertainty over steep US tariffs.
Spain slowly returning to normal after crippling blackout
Published on 29/04/2025
» MADRID — Spain and Portugal were returning to some semblance of normality early Tuesday, with many questions remaining about what caused one of Europe’s worst blackouts in years across the Iberian peninsula the previous day.
Philippines aims to lower US tariff to zero during talks
Published on 28/04/2025
» The Philippines will seek to bring down its US tariff rate to zero from the 17% earlier announced by President Donald Trump during talks with officials in Washington, the Southeast Asian nation’s trade chief said.