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US, Australia sign rare earths deal as Trump promises submarines
AFP, Published on 21/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump signed a deal on rare earth minerals on Monday with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and said Washington's key ally would get its coveted nuclear-powered attack submarines.
How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola is smuggled out of Sudan
Business, Richa Naidu and Khalid Abdelaziz of Reuters, Published on 05/03/2025
» LONDON/DUBAI - Gum arabic, a vital ingredient used in everything from Coca-Cola to M&M's candy, is increasingly being trafficked from rebel-held areas of war-torn Sudan, traders and industry sources say, complicating Western companies' efforts to insulate their supply chains from the conflict.
Apple pips Samsung as top smartphone seller
Reuters, Published on 17/01/2024
» Apple has ended Samsung Electronics’ 12-year run as the largest seller of smartphones in the world, after commanding a 20% market share in 2023, according to an authoritative report from International Data Corp (IDC).
Rebranding transforms Centra by Centara into Centara Life
Business, Published on 22/12/2023
» Thailand's leading hotel operator Centara Hotels & Resorts (CHR) has rebranded Centra by Centara as Centara Life, aiming to create a fresh new brand identity and a commitment to delivering flexible and seamless stays that are accessible to everyone.
Krungsri awarded for its pioneering role in sustainable finance in Thailand
Published on 19/07/2023
» Given that Thailand ranks ninth among countries most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, ensuring sustainability is a long-term challenge for the Thai economy. It is indisputable that Thailand must transition towards an environmentally conscious economy. The critical question lies in how the country can achieve this transition with minimal obstacles and in a timely manner, taking into account all sectors.
No plugs please
Life, Kingsley Wijayasinha, Published on 06/02/2023
» German luxury carmaker BMW has several electric models in its line-up, ranging from mild hybrids to plug-in hybrids and EVs.
Thai tour group in Hong Kong enjoys only 1 day at local restaurants
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/11/2022
» Members of a tour group from Thailand were unable to dine out at restaurants in Hong Kong until the final day of their four-day trip on Tuesday, as travel operators struggled to adjust to recent changes to the city's coronavirus restrictions.
Relaxation of Hong Kong Covid rules for visitors welcomed
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/11/2022
» The relaxation of rules to allow visitors to Hong Kong to enter venues that were earlier out of bounds is an important step for the struggling tourism sector, industry figures have said.
Hong Kong travel demand to revive
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/11/2022
» The Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) is anticipating growth of the outbound tourism market after Hong Kong became the latest destination to allow tour groups to visit with fewer restrictions.
Cryptocurrencies slide as concerns over FTX exchange rattle markets
Reuters, Published on 08/11/2022
» SINGAPORE: Cryptocurrencies fell heavily on Tuesday and the native token of crypto exchange FTX collapsed by 15% as investors appeared to take fright at talk of pressure on FTX's financials.