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UK holds crisis talks with EU as Pelosi warns on Brexit bill
AFP, Published on 10/09/2020
» LONDON - Britain headed into emergency talks with the European Union on Thursday facing warnings of legal action over a new Brexit bill and a threatening reminder of its obligations to Northern Ireland from top US Democrat Nancy Pelosi.
Storm as UK violates EU treaty with proposed law
AFP, Published on 09/09/2020
» LONDON: Britain readied on Wednesday to intentionally breach its EU divorce treaty with new legislation that critics warned would undermine its global standing and any hopes for an orderly exit out of the world's biggest single market.
UK under fire as Brexit trade talks resume with EU
AFP, Published on 08/09/2020
» LONDON - UK and EU negotiators on Tuesday resumed Brexit talks, after warnings last-minute changes to domestic legislation risked derailing the process, threatened peace in Northern Ireland and even a showcase UK-US trade deal.
UK warned over Brexit deal commitments
AFP, Published on 07/09/2020
» LONDON - Britain on Monday faced warnings it risked its international reputation if it reneged on its agreement to leave the European Union, as Brexit trade talks reached a crucial final stage.
UK PM gives October 15 deadline for Brexit deal
AFP, Published on 07/09/2020
» LONDON - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has given an October 15 deadline for a post-Brexit trade agreement with the European Union, brushing off fears about "no-deal" chaos if talks fail.
New dynamics of Asean's external ties
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 01/09/2020
» Before Brexit, very few people in this part of the world would have imagined that the United Kingdom would leave the European Union, then immediately want to become the 11th Asean dialogue partner. Asean senior officials have already discussed the UK's prospects. They have yet to reach any consensus as it is not just about adding a former EU member but involves a plethora of issues that would come with the lifting of a moratorium that has been in place for 24 years. Some members are saying that admitting the UK, a former colonial master of four of the grouping's members, would open Pandora's Box with unknown consequences.
EU warns Brexit deal unlikely as talks deliver no progress
AFP, Published on 21/08/2020
» BRUSSELS - The EU and Britain on Friday traded blame for the lack of progress after the latest round of post-Brexit trade talks, with Brussels warning that a deal looked unlikely.
Third quarter crucial for signs of recovery
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 29/07/2020
» After Thailand's stock exchange took an unprecedented beating in the first half this year, analysts and traders are looking to the third quarter to see if the country can rebound quickly or will continue to flounder from the pressure of low exports and lethargic tourism.
UK, EU rule out quick post-Brexit deal
AFP, Published on 23/07/2020
» LONDON: Britain and the European Union on Thursday broke up their latest round of post-Brexit trade negotiations by ruling out a quick deal but voicing hope for agreement in the coming months.
Pompeo urges 'entire world' to stand up to China
AFP, Published on 22/07/2020
» LONDON - US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged "the entire world" Tuesday to stand up to China but denied forcing Britain's hand in its decision to ban the communist superpower's private telecoms giant Huawei.