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Tariffs and the AI 'Sputnik moment'
Business, Kean Tan, Published on 26/02/2025
» In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial satellite, into space orbit. The man-made craft sent a radio signal back to Earth for three weeks before its batteries depleted. It subsequently fell back into the atmosphere after three months, having circled Earth more than 1,400 times.
Fed provides lift after shock of strike on Saudi oil
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 21/09/2019
» Recap: Stock markets experienced volatility along with the oil market following a major strike on a Saudi oil facility and US threats to punish Iran for the attack. However, a Fed rate cut and corporate income tax reductions in India helped restore investment appetites.
Investors hopeful of easing trade friction
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 31/08/2019
» Recap: Asian and European shares rallied on Friday as investor confidence was restored following China's reassurance of no retribution when new American tariffs take effect tomorrow. Sources in Washington say negotiations are still expected to take place sometime in September. Analysts expect US President Donald Trump will want to strike a trade deal with Beijing soon in order to improve his 2020 re-election chances.
Marijuana body touts legalisation dividends
Business, Tharittawat Samejaidee, Published on 16/08/2019
» A legal cannabis industry would usher in several economic benefits, including job creation, a tax boost, investment and R&D in medicines and sciences, according to Colorado-based Marijuana Industry Group (MIG).
Weeding through the hype
Business, William Hicks, Phusadee Arunmas & Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 06/05/2019
» The relatively rapid move to legalise medical marijuana in Thailand has struck a high note across the globe, paving a path for profit potential through fully legalised cultivation and export of the much-touted cash crop.
SET up 0.2%, global markets cringe over trade war fears
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 03/03/2018
» Recap: Global stock markets fell to two-week lows yesterday, with steelmakers taking a pounding after US President Donald Trump said he would impose hefty tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium, reviving fears of a trade war.