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Tokyo's Nikkei opens more than 2% up as US votes
AFP, Published on 04/11/2020
» TOKYO - Tokyo's key Nikkei 225 index opened more than two percent higher on Wednesday, tracking rises on US markets a day earlier, as polls began closing in the US presidential vote.
FPO upgrades 2020 GDP decline to 7.7%
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 30/10/2020
» GDP contraction is projected to be less severe than previously estimated based on a recovery among Thailand's Asian trading partners, without factoring in domestic political turbulence, says the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO).
Reason key to resolving conflict
News, Somkiat Tangkitvanich, Published on 27/10/2020
» I hardly express my political views, since I am aware that I am not an expert on political issues, but today I would like to offer a personal opinion as a citizen who is concerned about the current situation.
The UK-Asean connection
Asia focus, Ong Bo Yang, Published on 26/10/2020
» The United Kingdom has maintained strong and warm ties with Asean ever since the regional bloc was formed in 1967. This longstanding economic partnership has allowed bilateral trade in goods and services to reach approximately £42 billion today.
2021: No clear path out of the abyss
Business, Piyasak Manason, Published on 24/10/2020
» As 2020 starts drawing to a close, it is constructive to look towards the year ahead. Given how miserable and uncertain 2020 has been, it is only natural that many of us will be looking forward to a brighter New Year.
UK-EU Brexit talks back on as clock ticks to trade deadline
AFP, Published on 22/10/2020
» LONDON:European Union negotiators headed to London on Thursday to resume Brexit trade talks after Britain called off a boycott, with both sides vowing to work round the clock to seal a deal in the time left.
Pantomimes, Brexit and Boris Johnson
Oped, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 22/10/2020
» The British pantomime is a traditional Christmas entertainment in which stock characters face imaginary dangers and audience participation is encouraged ("He's behind you!"), but the play never frightens the children and it always has a happy ending.
Pound wobbles as Johnson says get ready for 'no-deal' Brexit
AFP, Published on 17/10/2020
» NEW YORK: The British pound wobbled Friday, boosting London stocks, after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned he was ready to walk away from European Union trade talks and prepare for a "no-deal" Brexit.
Global Covid surge, Thai protests add to risk
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 17/10/2020
» Recap: Global stocks remain shaky, subdued by fears that a rapid rise in new Covid-19 infections may prompt governments to tighten social restrictions. The US presidential election campaign and troubled Brexit talks add to looming uncertainties.
UK ready to walk away without 'fundamental change' from EU
AFP, Published on 17/10/2020
» LONDON - Britain said on Friday there was no point in holding any more Brexit talks without a dramatic softening of the EU's position, bringing a potentially nasty divorce at the end of the year a step closer.