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US threats cast doubt on shipping emissions deal
AFP, Published on 14/10/2025
» LONDON - An ambitious plan by the UN's shipping agency to cut maritime emissions could be scuttled at the last minute after the United States threatened to impose sanctions on those supporting it.
Gold, Bitcoin surge on concerns over global debt pile
Bloomberg, Published on 06/10/2025
» Growing fiscal concerns in some of the world’s biggest economies are adding momentum to a so-called “debasement trade,” as investors flock to the perceived safety of Bitcoin, gold and silver while pulling away from major currencies.
PTT touts natural gas as a 'destination fuel'
Business, Published on 11/09/2025
» Natural gas is serving as a "destination fuel", helping balance energy security with global climate goals despite greater promotion of renewable energy, says Kongkrapan Intarajang, president and chief executive of national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc.
PTT CEO highlights natural gas as a pillar of energy transition
Published on 10/09/2025
» Milan — Kongkrapan Intarajang, president and chief executive of PTT Plc, highlighted the role of natural gas in balancing energy security with global climate goals at Gastech 2025, one of the world's most influential energy forums, held at Fiera Milano in Italy.
Central Retail profits decline as consumers tighten belts
Business, Published on 18/08/2025
» Central Retail Corporation Plc (CRC) reported higher revenue in the first half of the year, but core net profit fell amid slowing purchasing power.
Trump sacks data chief over poor job numbers
Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 02/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump has fired a top Labor Department official after the release of unexpectedly weak employment figures, accusing her without evidence of manipulating the figures to make his administration look bad.
Why China's auto, tech giants threaten Tesla’s self-driving future
Reuters, Published on 10/06/2025
» AUSTIN — Chinese electric-vehicle makers led by BYD (Build Your Dreams) beat Tesla in the competition to produce affordable electric vehicles (EVs). Now, many of those same fierce competitors are pulling into the passing lane in the global race to produce self-driving cars.
Age limit for non-local skilled workers seeking jobs in Hong Kong raised from 35 to 40
South China Morning Post, Published on 30/05/2025
» The age limit for non-local skilled workers seeking employment in Hong Kong has been raised from 35 to 40 years old, the labour chief has revealed, saying the change was made after extensive consultation and will attract the necessary talent to address the city's manpower shortage in technical fields.
Midpoint of Trump tariff hiatus to reveal increasingly unsettled world
Bloomberg, Published on 19/05/2025
» Reports in the coming week may give the fullest reading to date of how major economies are faring with trade disruptions, halfway through US President Donald Trump’s 90-day hiatus on so-called reciprocal tariffs.
Gulf CEO: Trump conveys positive signal on Thai investment in US
Post Reporters, Published on 17/05/2025
» US President Donald Trump has responded positively to the prospect of future Thai investment in the United States, particularly in the energy sector, according to Sarath Ratanavadi, chief executive officer of Gulf Development Plc, who was the sole representative of Thai business at a recent state dinner hosted in Qatar.