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Shares retreat as more tariff uncertainty looms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 31/05/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares fell on Friday as the euphoria over a US court ruling blocking President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs wore off, giving way to concerns about prolonged economic uncertainty while Trump challenges the decision.
Brazil sues China's BYD over 'slavery' conditions on build site
AFP, Published on 30/05/2025
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazilian prosecutors are suing Chinese electric car giant BYD and two contracting companies for human trafficking and alleged slave labour conditions at a build site, according to legal documents seen by AFP on Thursday.
Brazil sues EV giant BYD over ‘slavery’ conditions at plant
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/05/2025
» SAO PAULO — Brazilian labour prosecutors are suing Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD (Build Your Dreams) Company and two contractors over allegations of slave labour and human trafficking at the construction site of a manufacturing plant.
Cyberattack shuts thousands of US car dealers
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/06/2024
» Thousands of car dealerships across the United States ground to a halt during a normally busy holiday on Wednesday after a cyber incident at CDK Global, a major software provider for dealers.
Debt aid measures are implemented
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 03/01/2024
» The debt suspension and relief programme for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has kicked off as part of the government's commitment to address the problem.
Digging out of debt
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/12/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has declared dealing with informal debt and the problems it creates a national priority, likening the situation to a form of modern-day slavery.
Cabinet approves debt support for smaller firms, debtors
Reuters and online reporters, Published on 19/12/2023
» The cabinet approved debt suspension for smaller businesses and support for retail debtors, as the government will try to maintain diesel prices and electricity bills, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday.
High debt remains key concern
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/12/2023
» Government efforts to tackle informal debt and loan sharks are a good starting point to reduce the household debt crisis, but this could prove a strenuous task, say researchers and industry leaders.
Srettha vows to tackle informal debt to revive economy
Reuters, Published on 28/11/2023
» The government will prioritise tackling informal debt to revive the economy, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday.
Green shoots in Phangnga
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/10/2022
» Climate change and environmental sustainability have been hot global issues in recent decades.