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Thai Supreme Court cuts Philip Morris tax evasion fine
News Agencies and Online Reporters, Published on 09/10/2025
» The Supreme Court of Thailand on Thursday cut the fine imposed on a local unit of the tobacco multinational Philip Morris for evading tax on imported cigarettes from 130 million baht to 20 million baht.
Hong Kong aims to increase flights to Asean, Middle East under belt and road plan
South China Morning Post, Published on 14/07/2025
» Hong Kong is striving to enhance its connectivity with countries under the Belt and Road Initiative by increasing flight frequencies to strategic destinations such as Xinjiang, Riyadh and Dallas, as well as launching new direct routes to second-tier Asean and Middle Eastern locations, the city's chief for the national plan has said.
Americans cash out on gold as Asian investors bulk up
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/06/2025
» Americans who once snapped up gold bars and coins are offloading the assets while their Asian counterparts show no letup in buying, a sign that investors on opposite sides of the world have different outlooks on the global economy.
Earthquake spurs office relocation queries
Business, Published on 22/05/2025
» Bangkok's office market in the first quarter of 2025 continued to face mounting pressure from new supply, resulting in higher vacancy rates and intensifying competition among landlords, according to property consultancy CBRE Thailand.
Midpoint of Trump tariff hiatus to reveal increasingly unsettled world
Bloomberg, Published on 19/05/2025
» Reports in the coming week may give the fullest reading to date of how major economies are faring with trade disruptions, halfway through US President Donald Trump’s 90-day hiatus on so-called reciprocal tariffs.
Gold hits fresh record as trade war, Powell fire up haven demand
Bloomberg, Published on 17/04/2025
» Gold hit another all-time high as warnings from Federal Reserve Chief Jerome Powell about the impact of the trade war fuelled volatility on Wall Street, leading to sharp declines in stocks and the dollar.
Gold tops $3,000 amid Trump-induced turmoil
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/03/2025
» Gold prices have passed $3,000 an ounce for the first time ever, driven higher by a central bank buying spree, economic fragility worldwide, and US President Donald Trump’s attempts to rewrite the rules of global trade by imposing tariffs on allies and strategic rivals.
Trump pauses enforcement of law banning foreign bribery
The New York Times, Published on 11/02/2025
» US President Donald Trump has ordered a pause in the enforcement of a federal law aimed at curbing corruption in multinational companies, saying it creates an uneven playing field for American firms.
Singapore passes law against foreign interference in race-based organisations
Reuters, Published on 05/02/2025
» SINGAPORE — Singapore has passed a law designed to protect against foreign interference in its race-based clans and business associations, as the government looks to limit outsiders from undermining racial harmony in the multicultural city-state.
Nvidia becomes most valuable public company, topping Microsoft
New York Times, Published on 19/06/2024
» SAN FRANCISCO — Move over, Microsoft and Apple. The stock market has a new king.