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Cambodia to liquidate bank linked to accused scam boss
News Agencies, Published on 08/01/2026
» A Cambodian bank founded by accused scam boss Chen Zhi, who was extradited to China after being arrested in Cambodia on Tuesday, has been ordered liquidated, the central bank said on Thursday.
Vietnam cuts renewable power subsidies
Reuters, Published on 22/05/2025
» HANOI — Vietnam’s state power utility has cut the previously agreed subsidised prices it pays for electricity from some solar and wind farms, which now risk defaulting on their debts with banks, according to an investors’ petition seen by Reuters.
Chinese vent anger at Trump's trade war with memes, mockery
AFP, Published on 18/04/2025
» BEIJING — While China's leaders use their economic and political might to fight United States President Donald Trump's trade war "to the end", its army of social media soldiers are embarking on a more humorous campaign online.
Facing Trump tariffs, Vietnam eyes crackdown on some China trade
Reuters, Published on 11/04/2025
» HANOI - In hope of avoiding punishing US tariffs, Vietnam is prepared to crack down on Chinese goods being shipped to the United States via its territory and will tighten controls on sensitive exports to China, according to a person familiar with the matter and a government document seen by Reuters.
Trump trade signals keep investors on edge
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/03/2025
» RECAP: Asian stock markets traded within a tight range yesterday as investors anxiously awaited US President Donald Trump's next trade war moves, following a busy week of central bank meetings that further frayed nerves.
Phuket hotels unfazed by move to reduce visa-free stays
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 18/03/2025
» Phuket hoteliers do not expect to feel the pinch if the government reduces visa-free stays to 30 days, as data showed the average length of stay was two weeks, though they say remedies for illegal businesses might require more practical solutions.
World-lagging Thai stocks see investors moving money into regional rivals
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/07/2024
» For years, Thai equities stood tall as one of Southeast Asia’s largest stock markets. That bullish story is fast unravelling, and not even cheap valuations can save the day.
PTTEP stake in Myanmar gas field rises after Chevron exit
Reuters, Published on 09/04/2024
» WASHINGTON - The US energy company Chevron has quit the Yadana natural gas field in Myanmar, a spokesperson said, more than two years after it condemned violence and human rights abuses in the military-run country and announced it would leave.
Tesla, VW at risk of ties to Uyghur forced labour in China
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/02/2024
» NEW YORK - Five of the world's major carmakers are not sufficiently mapping their supply chains to stamp out links to forced labour programs in China's Xinjiang region, according to a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW).
Stay ahead of the security curve
Business, Published on 03/01/2024
» The evolution of advanced persistent threats (APT) will make 2024 another challenging year for anyone concerned about or responsible for cybersecurity, according to Kaspersky, the global cybersecurity firm.