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Biden cuts deal in principle with Republicans to avert catastrophic US default
AFP, Published on 28/05/2023
» WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden and Republican lawmakers struck a deal in principle to raise the country's debt ceiling Saturday, in a crucial first step towards eliminating the threat of a disastrous default with just days to spare.
Balancing tradition and innovation
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 25/10/2022
» Last month, I watched with admiration some parts of the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. I couldn't help thinking, "Wow, they put on quite a show."
Starbucks interim CEO Schultz to suspend share buyback programme
AFP, Published on 05/04/2022
» NEW YORK - The newly installed interim chief executive of Starbucks Howard Schultz announced Monday he will suspend a share repurchase programme as the chain navigates a challenging landscape amid a growing unionisation push.
Biden says US future depends on his investment package
AFP, Published on 06/10/2021
» HOWELL: President Joe Biden delivered a stark warning of American decline Tuesday in a speech urging Congress to vote through his ambitious infrastructure and social spending packages or lose out to the likes of China.
Pelosi hints infrastructure delay as US Congress begins huge week
AFP, Published on 27/09/2021
» WASHINGTON: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed confidence a massive infrastructure bill will pass this week but acknowledged it might not get a Monday vote as planned, with fellow Democrats warning critical work remains to meet the party's deadlines.
Kyrsten Sinema: enigmatic US senator behind infrastructure bill
AFP, Published on 11/08/2021
» WASHINGTON: With her brightly colored wigs, striking clothes, Ironman feats and unusual life story, Kyrsten Sinema stands out in the staid US Senate.
Calling US inflation 'temporary,' Biden pushes more spending
AFP, Published on 20/07/2021
» WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Monday sought to tamp down concern about spiraling prices that threaten to dent the US economic recovery, saying the current inflation rise is "temporary" and not a long-term problem.
Busy year ushers in brave new decade
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 03/01/2020
» Marking the start of a brave new decade, 2020 will be jam-packed with world historical events, not just in Thailand, but throughout the world.