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Central bank's independence must not overlook people's suffering: PM
Reuters, Published on 11/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday that an interest rate cut by the Bank of Thailand (BoT) would have been good for the Thai economy, in response to the bank’s decision to hold interest rates steady.
Bank of Thailand holds key rate at 2.50%
Reuters, Published on 10/04/2024
» Thailand's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged for a third straight meeting on Wednesday, as widely expected, resisting government pressure to lower borrowing costs to help revive Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.
US FDA clears Pfizer booster for high-risk groups
Reuters, Published on 23/09/2021
» WASHINGTON: The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorised a booster dose of the Pfizer Inc and BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for those 65 and older, all people at high risk of severe disease, and others who are regularly exposed to the virus.
Hundreds rally in Taiwan for release of 12 HK people arrested by China
Reuters, Published on 25/10/2020
» TAIPEI: Hundreds of people rallied in Taiwan's capital on Sunday to call for China to release 12 Hong Kong people arrested at sea by mainland authorities in part of a global campaign to support the pro-democracy movement in the financial hub.
Malaysian politics in turmoil amid new coalition talk
Reuters, Published on 24/02/2020
» KUALA LUMPUR: The fate of Malaysia's ruling coalition hung in doubt on Monday after surprise weekend talks between Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's party and other groups on forming a new government that would exclude his anointed successor Anwar Ibrahim.
Vietnam rice prices near 12-year low
Reuters, Published on 13/09/2019
» BENGALURU, India: Vietnamese rice export rates slumped to their lowest in nearly 12 years this week on sluggish demand, while an appreciating rupee helped rates for the Indian variety.
Indonesian president turns to populism ahead of 2019 election
Reuters, Published on 25/04/2018
» JAKARTA: Soon after taking office in 2014, Indonesian President Joko Widodo made a landmark decision to cut subsidies on politically sensitive fuel prices to boost the economy, but a year out from a tough re-election campaign, his reformist zeal may be waning.
Pivotal Vietnam balances US and China
Reuters, Published on 26/05/2017
» HANOI -- Vietnam could hardly have asked for more: a US warship challenging Chinese claims in the South China Sea, a meeting at the White House and six new coastal patrol boats.
China's WeChat takes on Apple, Android with mini-apps
Reuters, Published on 19/05/2017
» HONG KONG -- In a cluster of refurbished Mao-era industrial buildings in Guangzhou, developers at China's top messaging app, WeChat, are redesigning key parts of its product to spread its tentacles to just about every aspect of Chinese life.
Poor Q4 growth points to slow recovery
Reuters, Published on 20/02/2017
» Thailand's economy expanded less than expected in the last quarter of 2016 and the government left its forecast for growth this year unchanged, indicating recovery will remain a slow process.