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ECB cuts rates and flags tariff risks
Published on 17/04/2025
» FRANKFURT - The European Central Bank (ECB) cut interest rates for the seventh time in a year on Thursday, looking to prop up an already struggling euro zone economy that will take a knock from US tariffs.
Italian PM Meloni seeks EU tariff deal from Trump
AFP, Published on 17/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was preparing to meet Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, hoping a personal charm offensive can help convince the US president to cut the European Union a better deal on tariffs.
Search begins for new Bank of Thailand chief
Published on 17/04/2025
» The Ministry of Finance has appointed a selection committee to choose a new Bank of Thailand governor to succeed Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, whose five year term will end on Sept 30.
Thai PM backs Asean united front on tariffs
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/04/2025
» Thailand is ready to support Asean’s collective approach in negotiating with the United States over its reciprocal tariffs on imports from countries in the region, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Thursday.
Thailand sets sights on US gas
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/04/2025
» Thailand plans to buy an additional 1 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) worth US$500 million (about 16.6 billion baht) from the United States over the next five years as part of efforts to ease the trade imbalance that led Washington to impose a high tariff on Thai exports.
Anwar visits for bilaterals
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 17/04/2025
» Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will visit Thailand on Thursday for bilateral talks, with discussions focused on strengthening connectivity, trade, tourism, security, and advancing peace and development in border regions.
Backing Trump on tariffs, not on tone
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 17/04/2025
» I'm not a Donald Trump supporter. On the contrary, I dislike the US president for his abrasive behaviour. For Mr Trump, everything is nothing but numbers. Compassion has no meaning in his dictionary.
Bhumjaithai told to sort out casino differences
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/04/2025
» The chief government whip has urged the Bhumjaithai Party to solve internal disagreements over the casino issue and emphasised the importance of maintaining government unity amid growing political tensions between coalition members.
Department of Special Investigation to widen building collapse probe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2025
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will widen its investigation into the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building to include companies responsible for the design, building supervision, and construction contracts.
State entities too complex to be treated as startups
Oped, Published on 17/04/2025
» Around the world, governments are trying to reinvent themselves in the image of business. Elon Musk's DOGE crusade in the United States is quite explicit on this point, as is Argentina's chainsaw-wielding president, Javier Milei. But one also hears similar rhetoric in the United Kingdom, where Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden wants the government to foster a "test-and-learn" culture and move towards performance-based management.