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Asia must not succumb to tariff retaliation: Singapore
Reuters, Published on 23/05/2025
» SINGAPORE — Asian economies must remain agile and not succumb to tit-for-tat tariff retaliation, a deputy managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on Friday.
Judge blocks Trump administration from revoking foreign student visas
New York Times, Published on 23/05/2025
» WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Thursday blocked the Donald Trump administration's wide-reaching effort to detain and deport international students, barring the federal government from arresting those students or revoking their visas while the case plays out in court.
Siam Cement mulls reopening $5.4 billion plant in Vietnam as prices rebound
Published on 23/05/2025
» Siam Cement Plc is looking to resume operations at its $5.4 billion petrochemicals complex in Vietnam, amid signs prices depressed by a period of oversupply have hit the bottom.
Did George Floyd protesters miss their moment for change?
AFP, Published on 23/05/2025
» WASHINGTON — Outrage over George Floyd's killing by police catapulted Black Lives Matter (BLM) into one of the largest protest movements in United States history, with angry crowds chanting the slogan at rallies from Los Angeles to Washington.
Prudential Thailand highlights wealth transfer needs of affluent families
Published on 23/05/2025
» With a strong and strategic focus on Asia, UK-based multinational insurer Prudential Group is pursuing double-digit annual growth in Thailand through 2027. Its local unit, Prudential Thailand, plans to achieve this target in part by expanding services tailored to high-net-worth (HNW) individuals, according to chief executive Bundit (Kenny) Jiamanukoonkit.
Bangkok taxi drivers warned against airport blockade
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/05/2025
» The Department of Land Transport has warned it will take legal action against any taxi drivers who attempt to blockade Suvarnabhumi airport to protest against ride-hailing services.
Four die as floods hammer area north of Sydney, more rain coming
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/05/2025
» SYDNEY — At least four people died, and thousands are without power as severe storms lashed Australia’s most populous state.
Russian 'high on cannabis' jumps to death in Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/05/2025
» A 27-year-old Russian tourist fell to his death from the ninth floor of a condominium in the Jomtien area after allegedly experiencing hallucinations brought on by cannabis use.
Speciality coffee prospects brewing nicely
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/05/2025
» As consumers become increasingly sophisticated about their cup of Joe, this trend may create opportunities for niche segments such as speciality coffee.
Ratchanok on track for triple treat in KL
Sports, Published on 23/05/2025
» Ratchanok Intanon continued her quest for her third Malaysia Masters title after reaching the quarter-finals of the US$475,000 BWF World Tour Super 500 event in KL Sports City in Bukit Jalil on Thursday.