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China lifts tariffs on US goods to 125%
Reuters, Published on 11/04/2025
» BEIJING - China increased its tariffs on imports of US goods to 125% on Friday, hitting back at Donald Trump’s decision to single out the world’s second-largest economy for higher duties, while dismissing the US president’s tariff strategy as “a joke”.
Bangkok’s New Culinary Chapter Unfolds
Published on 11/04/2025
» Bangkok, Thailand – [11 April 2024] – Blue by Alain Ducasse unveils a new facet to Bangkok’s newest gastronomy chapter with a casual all-day-dining space at ICONSIAM. Showcasing an exciting new menu of curated international favourites across 120 sqm of contemporary elegance, this extension brings a relaxed yet refined approach to dining; allowing guests an informal experience different to the main restaurant, which continues to offer luxurious fine dining befitting its one Michelin star status.
PM wants to see pre-Covid tourism total soon
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/04/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expects Thailand will soon welcome 40 million foreign visitors a year, matching pre-Covid levels.
Thailand and NZ press on amid tariff turmoil
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 11/04/2025
» Thailand and New Zealand have agreed to strengthen bilateral trade ties in all aspects through existing frameworks amid global trade challenges, which include the threat of high reciprocal tariffs in the United States.
Public warned to stay alert to drowning risk
Apinya Wipatayotin and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/04/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin has warned the public to take extra care over the Songkran holidays given the annual rise in drownings around the time of the water festival.
Investors dump Hong Kong properties at 20% loss as tariff war dents recovery hopes
South China Morning Post, Published on 11/04/2025
» Hong Kong property investors have continued to put up assets for sale at a loss as a tariff war between the US and China escalates, unsettling a market that has already struggled to overcome years of distress.
Low Thai inflation ‘no obstacle to growth’, says central bank
Reuters, Published on 11/04/2025
» Low inflation in Thailand is neither a sign of deflation nor an obstacle to economic growth, according to Bank of Thailand governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput.
Massive black hole ‘waking up’ in Virgo constellation
AFP, Published on 11/04/2025
» PARIS - A massive black hole at the heart of a galaxy in the constellation Virgo is “waking up”, shooting out intense X-ray flares at regular intervals that have puzzled scientists, a study said on Friday.
Steel firm linked to building collapse loses investment privileges
Online Reporters, Published on 11/04/2025
» The Board of Investment has temporarily withdrawn incentives for a Chinese steelmaker that supplied products for the construction of the collapsed State Audit Office building in Bangkok.