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Tropical Storm Trami tracks toward Philippines
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/10/2024
» MANILA - Tropical Storm Trami is moving toward the main island of the Philippines and is expected to strengthen before making landfall, bringing heavy rain and threatening rice crops.
North Korea to send 10,000 troops to Ukraine
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/10/2024
» BRUSSELS - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said North Korea is preparing to send 10,000 troops to help Russia’s war on Ukraine, in a sign of deepening military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.
Bitcoin pulls ahead in markets in sign of bets on Trump victory
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/10/2024
» SINGAPORE - A Bitcoin rally is grabbing the spotlight in part because some investors view the climb as a sign that markets anticipate a victory for pro-crypto Republican candidate Donald Trump in the United States presidential election.
Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir, 99, hospitalised
Published on 16/10/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been admitted to hospital for a respiratory infection, his office said on Wednesday after media reported the ex-premier missed a court hearing in a defamation case he has lodged.
Singapore fighter jets escort Air India flight after bomb threat
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/10/2024
» SINGAPORE - Singapore's air force mobilised two fighter jets late on Tuesday in response to a bomb threat on an Air India Express flight bound for the city-state, its defence minister said.
Warner to launch Max streaming service in Thailand
Published on 15/10/2024
» Warner Bros Discovery plans to launch its Max streaming service across new Asian markets including Thailand from Nov 19, a major expansion in a region where Amazon.com and Walt Disney are scaling back investment in content.
Thai businesses are concerned about effect on oil prices, shipping costs and the local currency
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 14/10/2024
» Amidst a stagnant domestic economy, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are regarded as a crucial factor that could greatly impact the Thai private sector as the war between Israel and Hamas drags on for over a year with no end in sight.
China steps up stimulus campaign
Published on 12/10/2024
» BEIJING - China pledged on Saturday to “significantly increase” debt to revive its sputtering economy, but left investors guessing about the overall size of the stimulus package, a vital detail to gauge the longevity of its recent stock market rally.
Boeing to cut workforce by 10% as strike eats into reserves
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/10/2024
» BERLIN - Boeing Company plans to slash its global workforce by about 10% and announced US$5 billion in charges across its commercial airplanes and defense businesses, underscoring the depths of the plane maker's financial woes amid a crippling labour strike.
Musk shows tesla Cybercab
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/10/2024
» CALIFORNIA - Elon Musk unveiled prototypes of a long-awaited Tesla Incorporated robotaxi called Cybercab, saying production may start in 2026 and that the vehicle could cost less than US$30,000.