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Raid has limited impact on US-China talks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/01/2026
» The recent US military operation in Venezuela is unlikely to affect US-China trade negotiations and trigger a renewed trade war this year, as both nations are trying to maintain the negotiation framework until Nov 10, says an analyst.
Greed, gluttony and the crackup of Red Lobster
By David Segal, The New York Times, Published on 10/09/2024
» In June of last year, Red Lobster announced that Ultimate Endless Shrimp — as much as you can scarf down for just $20 — would become an “all day, every day” fixture of the menu.
Amended draft for satellite orbital bids passes hearing
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/04/2024
» An amended draft for the auction of the 50.5° East, 51° E and 142° E satellite orbital slots recently passed the last focus group hearing, according to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
Surging rice prices raise spectre of Asian food scare
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/09/2023
» SYDNEY - Rising food prices are likely to prove an additional concern for central bankers trying to subdue inflation as the cost of rice — a staple food in Asia — surges the most since 2008, according to HSBC Holdings Plc.
With few entry tests, SE Asia may gain most from China's travel revival
Reuters, Published on 06/01/2023
» SINGAPORE: Southeast Asia's tourist economies are set to be leading beneficiaries of China's scrapping of travel bans as they have steered clear of the Covid-19 tests before entry that Europe, Japan and the United States have imposed on Chinese visitors.
Crypto dreams dashed as regulators tighten rules
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/09/2022
» Thailand’s goal of becoming Southeast Asia’s leading trading centre for digital assets has suffered a setback, following moves by regulators to tighten rules in the wake of trading irregularities and the collapse of a major acquisition involving a crypto exchange.
For Fed, Easing Too Soon Risks Repeat of Stop-and-Go 1970s
Business, Nick Timiraos, Published on 12/07/2022
» Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell is raising interest rates at the fastest pace since the 1980s. That has been easy so far because rates are low and the economy has been strong.
Where will Elon Musk get cash for Twitter?
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/04/2022
» Elon Musk and Twitter Inc reached an agreement for the world’s richest man to buy the social networking platform for US$44 billion, resolving the pressing question of whether the company’s board would consent to the leveraged buyout deal.
Prevention with positivity
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/12/2021
» A rapid increase in Covid-19 infections across continents -- triggered by the highly contagious variant Omicron -- looks certain to mar the festive mood during the year-end holidays, but has yet to grip the whole business sector.
'Don't panic over Omicron'
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Apinya Wipatayotin and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/12/2021
» Business leaders are urging the public not to panic over the discovery of Thailand's first Omicron coronavirus variant infection, saying a lockdown will spell disaster for the economy, which is still struggling to recover.