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Asian shares steady after earlier tech-led sell-off
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/02/2026
» RECAP: Asian equities regained some stability on Friday after early losses, indicating that selling pressure may be easing following a tech rout that battered Wall Street for three days amid unease about an AI bubble.
First 90 days: Corruption, debt are key
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/01/2026
» Most political parties have pledged to fast-track efforts to address household debt and corruption as top priorities during their first 90 days in office.
Parties vow to ban sales of cannabis
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/01/2026
» Three political parties -- the People's Party, Democrat and Pheu Thai -- have pledged to put cannabis back on the narcotics list and allow its use only for approved medical purposes, while operators urged the future administration to eliminate foreign businesses using nominees and unfair competition from illegal businesses.
US economy in the dark as shutdown cuts off key data
AFP, Published on 30/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - US policymakers, financial institutions and business owners have been flying blind for almost a month as a government shutdown has stopped the release of crucial federal economic data ranging from the size of the labour force to the country’s GDP.
Thai central bank says no unusual market moves after US government shutdown
Reuters, Published on 01/10/2025
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) reported on Wednesday there had been no unusual movements in the country's financial markets following the US government shutdown, and it was monitoring the situation.
Fed governor says Trump has no authority to fire her
AFP, Published on 26/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook rejected US President Donald Trump’s unprecedented bid to oust her on Tuesday, saying he had no legal authority for such an intervention against a member of the independent US central bank.
Trump moves to fire a Fed governor over mortgage fraud claims
AFP, Published on 26/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump moved to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook "effective immediately" on Monday, citing allegations of false statements on her mortgage agreements -- as he expanded pressure on the independent central bank.
Trump to close deal-making Gulf tour in UAE
AFP, Published on 15/05/2025
» DOHA — United States President Donald Trump on Thursday closes a Middle East tour in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as he focuses squarely on seeking deals after billions of dollars of pledges from Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Trump pauses higher tariffs for 90 days but hikes China rates
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on higher tariffs that hit dozens of trade partners including Thailand, while raising duties on China to 125%.
Trump delays auto tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Reuters, Published on 06/03/2025
» DETROIT - US President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico have sent the US auto industry scrambling to plan for the massive tax on some of America’s best-selling vehicles, including full-sized pickup trucks, while pinning their hopes on a potential deal in Washington.