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'Stagflation' risk as Ukraine war chokes global growth: World Bank
AFP, Published on 07/06/2022
» WASHINGTON - The global economy risks falling into a harmful period of 1970s-style "stagflation," sparked chiefly by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the World Bank warned Tuesday as it slashed its annual growth forecast.
UK's wounded Johnson fights on despite Tory revolt
AFP, Published on 07/06/2022
» LONDON - Britain's embattled Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed on Tuesday to plough on with policy priorities including the economy and Ukraine, but was urged by a Conservative predecessor to quit and save the nation from further "agonies".
Vietnam arrests minister, mayor over Covid scandal
AFP, Published on 07/06/2022
» Vietnam's police have arrested the health minister and Hanoi mayor following accusations they were involved in a US$170 million coronavirus test-kit scandal, the public security ministry said Tuesday.
Dustin Johnson quits PGA Tour to play in breakaway series
AFP, Published on 07/06/2022
» ST ALBANS (UNITED KINGDOM) - Former world number one Dustin Johnson confirmed on Tuesday he has resigned his membership of the US PGA Tour to play in the Saudi-funded breakaway LIV Golf Invitational Series.
Prayut: Central bank agrees to keep policy rate steady
Reuters, Published on 07/06/2022
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has told the finance ministry that it will keep its policy rate at the current level to support the economy, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told reporters on Tuesday.
Arrest warrants for suspects using ambulance to smuggle speed pills
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/06/2022
» Police will issue arrest warrants for two more men and a woman suspected of smuggling 2.25 million methamphetamine pills from the Northeast into Bangkok.
Cabinet approves Civil Partnership Bill
Online Reporters, Published on 07/06/2022
» The cabinet has approved the Civil Partnership Bill, which allows same-sex couples to register their partnership, and legal amendments after being vetted by the Council of State.
Taiwan tells US: Don't forget free trade deal
Reuters, Published on 07/06/2022
» TAIPEI: Taiwan's top trade negotiator appealed to the United States on Tuesday not to forget that the island wants a free trade deal but understands this will not happen immediately and is willing to make other agreements first as "building blocks".
30-day visa on arrival for Saudi visitors
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/06/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday resolved to allow Saudi Arabian visitors to get an extended 30-day visa on arrival, to help stimulate the economy.
Prayut denies PPRP leadership aspirations
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/06/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday denied a news report that he aspired to take over the leadership of the Palang Pracharath Party from Gen Prawit Wongsuwon.