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China, US to lift sweeping tariffs in trade war climbdown
AFP, Published on 14/05/2025
» BEIJING — The United States and China will lift sweeping tariffs on each others' goods for 90 days on Wednesday, after a temporary ceasefire in a brutal trade war that roiled global markets and international supply chains.
Hong Kong condemns Taiwan after second-highest travel warning issued for city
South China Morning Post, Published on 28/06/2024
» HONG KONG: The Hong Kong government has condemned Taiwanese authorities for smearing the national security law by issuing its second-highest travel warning for the city, calling it political manipulation.
Germany's Scholz arrives in China to boost economic ties
AFP, Published on 04/11/2022
» BEIJING: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in Beijing Friday seeking to bolster a vital economic relationship but facing criticism about his country's heavy reliance on a nation growing more authoritarian under Xi Jinping.
Why is Thailand going through yet another dry Songkran?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 13/04/2022
» Splashing has been banned during Songkran for a third consecutive year, frustrating some tourism operators. The decision was based on an increase in Covid-19 cases.
Survey finds tepid Songkran
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/04/2022
» Spending sentiment during the upcoming Songkran festival is expected to remain tepid, mainly because of a sharp rise in oil prices ignited by the Russia-Ukraine war and relatively high Covid-19 infections in the country.
Khao San businesses petition govt to let tourists splash out
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/03/2022
» An association of business operators on Khao San Road yesterday submitted a petition to the government imploring the prime minister to allow water-splashing activities during the Songkran festival.
Ban to dampen Songkran income
News, Achadtaya Chuenniran, Published on 21/03/2021
» While tourism operators hope the Songkran festival will boost domestic travel, the business community on Khao San Road expects to lose money after health authorities banned a variety of the celebration's customary activities.