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Thailand’s corruption score slips
Online Reporters, Published on 10/02/2026
» Thailand’s score in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) survey declined to 33 out of 100 from 34 the year before, while its global ranking fell nine places to 116th, according to Transparency International.
Gold surges as US capture of Venezuelan president spurs safe-haven demand
Reuters, Published on 05/01/2026
» DELHI - Gold prices climbed on Monday and other precious metals surged, after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend, escalating geopolitical tensions and lifting safe-haven demand.
Oceania Cruises® Reveals 2027-2028 Voyage of Collections
Published on 03/11/2025
» Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary and destination-focused luxury cruise line, presents more than 230 thoughtfully curated voyages, each offering immersive experiences in some of the world’s most alluring and desirable destinations. Encompassing more than a year of itineraries across seven intimate, luxurious ships, sailings range from 7 to 96 days across all seven continents, including a 59-day South Pacific Grand Voyage from Miami to Sydney and a three-month epic adventure from Auckland to Rome, both aboard the highly acclaimed Oceania Vista®. Itineraries run through April 2028 and are open for reservations on 18 September 2025.
India under more pressure to shun Russian oil
Reuters, Published on 02/08/2025
» NEW DELHI — At least two vessels loaded with Russian oil bound for refiners in India have diverted to other destinations following new US sanctions, according to trade sources and data providers.
Factbox - Asian countries look to buy more US energy to offset trade imbalance
Reuters, Published on 21/04/2025
» SINGAPORE - Asian governments are looking to buy more US oil and gas as they scramble to lower their trade surplus with Washington in hopes of easing their tariff burdens under President Donald Trump's sweeping new import duties.
Trump's tariff pause gives relief, but China trade war intensifies
AFP, Published on 10/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump has abruptly paused tariffs on most countries, sparking euphoria on global markets on Thursday, but upped the ante on a brutal trade war with superpower rival China.
China hits back with 34% tariffs on all US goods
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/04/2025
» China retaliated on Friday against new US tariffs with a series of measures, including 34% levies on all American imports and export controls on rare earths, escalating the trade fight that has sent global markets reeling.
China vows retaliation as Trump unleashes ‘bazooka’ US tariffs
Bloomberg, Published on 03/04/2025
» China vowed to retaliate against Donald Trump’s biggest tariffs yet, putting the world’s largest economies on a collision course that risks decimating bilateral trade and upending supply chains.
BlackRock, at centre of Panama ports deal, has nearly US$16 billion in Chinese stocks
South China Morning Post, Published on 01/04/2025
» SHANGHAI — BlackRock, the asset manager at the centre of a deal to buy US$23 billion in port assets from Li Ka-shing's CK Hutchison Holdings, has about $15.5 billion invested in Hong Kong and mainland-listed stocks through its China-focused funds, with its portfolios concentrated on technology and financial companies.
Gold tops $3,000 amid Trump-induced turmoil
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/03/2025
» Gold prices have passed $3,000 an ounce for the first time ever, driven higher by a central bank buying spree, economic fragility worldwide, and US President Donald Trump’s attempts to rewrite the rules of global trade by imposing tariffs on allies and strategic rivals.