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A mutually beneficial pact
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 31/03/2025
» On March 13, the European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Thailand for deporting Uyghurs to China. Members also urged the European Commission to leverage ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations to press Thailand to reform its lese majeste laws, release political prisoners, and cease the deportation of Uyghurs.
Sounding the alarm on zero-dollar tours
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/04/2023
» As a popular tourism destination, Thailand expects to welcome at least 25 million foreigners this year, with roughly 5 million from China, representing 50% of the Chinese visitor total in 2019.
Lingering bank worries keep lid on Asian shares
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/03/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares came under pressure yesterday after lingering banking stability concerns gripped Wall Street, while bond markets bet that recent rate hikes by central banks will be among the last of the cycle, allowing for policy relief later in the year.
Asian shares fall amid tougher rate talk
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/12/2022
» RECAP: Asian shares declined yesterday, as continued interest rate hikes and a steadfast hawkish stance by major central banks fuelled global recession worries and sapped risk sentiment, driving US and European markets down.
Advent, Permira Near Deal to Buy McAfee for More Than $10 Billion
Business, Cara Lombardo & Miriam Gottfried & Dana Cimilluca, Published on 08/11/2021
» Security-software company McAfee Corp. is nearing a deal to sell itself to a group including private-equity firms Advent International Corp. and Permira for more than $10 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
New lockdowns hit sentiment despite Ant excitement
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 31/10/2020
» Recap: A fresh wave of coronavirus-driven lockdowns in Germany and France and jitters ahead of the US presidential election sent most Asian stock markets into the red despite the excitement over the Ant Group IPO, which attracted US$3 trillion in orders from individual investors for its dual listing in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
New China-US spat takes shine off stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 25/07/2020
» Recap: Global shares ended the week on a downbeat note despite a bounceback in European business activity as concerns flared over intensifying China-US tensions, while gold approached its all-time high of US$1,920 per ounce.
US-China storm blunts HK competitive edge
Business, AFP, Published on 17/07/2020
» Hong Kong: Beijing's tough new security law and President Donald Trump's order to rescind special trading privileges have blunted Hong Kong's competitive edge and risk turning the financial hub into just another Chinese city, analysts warn.
Carlos Ghosn's New Life in Exile
Business, Nick KostovSean McLain, Published on 24/02/2020
» As dusk settled over the capital of Lebanon, Carlos Ghosn took a seat in the back corner of a dimly lit restaurant a short walk from his house. A waiter approached. In Arabic, Mr. Ghosn ordered an espresso.
Political drama keeps investors on edge
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/09/2019
» Recap: Politics dominated headlines and curbed investment appetites throughout the week as an impeachment motion was launched against the US president, while Britain's highest court said Boris Johnson's suspension of parliament was unlawful.