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Baht down ahead of policy decision
Reuters, Published on 25/01/2023
» Asian emerging markets trickled back to life on Wednesday after the Lunar New Year holiday, with the baht dipping ahead of a central bank policy rate decision, while Singapore shares hit a near nine-month high ahead of inflation data.
London's Heathrow reports highest passenger numbers since start of Covid
Reuters, Published on 11/04/2022
» Passenger numbers at London's Heathrow Airport returned to the highest level since the pandemic began in March, driven by outbound leisure travel and the removal of all Covid restrictions.
Asia braces for growth hit from Ukraine-driven inflation shock
Reuters, Published on 09/03/2022
» An oil-driven inflation shock triggered by the war in Ukraine is forcing Asia's policymakers to rethink their assumptions for 2022, with the risks of weak growth coupled with surging prices adding unwanted complexity to monetary setting plans.
Areca nut farmer builds 'tree scooter'
Business, Reuters, Published on 09/03/2022
» MANGALURU, India: Ganapathi Bhat goes to work most mornings carrying a homemade contraption consisting of a small motor, a rudimentary seat and a set of wheels -- all expertly combined to help the farmer in southern India swiftly climb tall trees.
Govt plans B76bn more in price top-ups for rice farmers - Fin Min
Reuters, Published on 24/11/2021
» The government plans a further 76 billion baht support for rice farmers, the finance minister said on Wednesday, aiming to help ease pressure from falling prices.
Australian engineers patent thermal energy storage 'block'
Business, Reuters, Published on 29/10/2021
» NEWCASTLE, Australia: A team of engineers at Australia's University of Newcastle has patented a material designed to store thermal energy in the form of a block, which its inventors hope can be used to ease the transition away from coal-fired power.
Bitcoin on cusp of all-time high ahead of futures ETF listing
Reuters, Published on 19/10/2021
» LONDON/SINGAPORE: Bitcoin hit a six-month high and was within striking distance of its all-time peak on Tuesday as traders bet an anticipated listing of a futures-based US exchange-traded fund could herald investment flows into cryptocurrencies.
Govt to accelerate vaccinations, stimulus measures - PM
Reuters, Published on 22/09/2021
» The government will speed up vaccinations and introduce urgent stimulus measures to mitigate the impact of its most severe coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Wednesday.
New York's $200 french fries offer escape from reality
Business, Reuters, Published on 28/07/2021
» NEW YORK: Jerome Powell, this story's for you.
Pandemic forces Malaysian palm industry to rethink reliance on foreign labour
Reuters, Published on 18/08/2020
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's palm oil producers are embarking on a rare recruitment drive to hire locals and accelerating industry mechanisation as they grapple with a severe shortage of foreign labour due to the coronavirus pandemic.