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Blaze triggers alarm over rise of big batteries
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/04/2025
» A fire on a bucolic stretch of California coast has threatened the rapid growth of an industry considered key to greening the power grid — and keeping the lights on.
Phones and computers exempted from US ‘reciprocal’ tariffs
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump’s administration has exempted smartphones, computers and other electronics from its so-called reciprocal tariffs, potentially cushioning consumers from sticker shock while benefiting electronics giants including Apple and Samsung.
PM heads to Chiang Mai for Songkran
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 12/04/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is heading to Chiang Mai to take part in Songkran festivities on Sunday and promote culture and tourism.
Thailand sends third humanitarian team to Myanmar
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/04/2025
» Thailand on Saturday dispatched a third rotation of humanitarian personnel to assist in disaster relief efforts in Myanmar, which was severely affected by the March 28 earthquake.
Global accord reached on tackling future pandemics
AFP, Published on 12/04/2025
» GENEVA - World Health Organization members on Saturday reached agreement over how to tackle future pandemics after three years of discussions, the co-chair of the negotiating body told AFP.
Trump trade team chases ‘90 deals in 90 days’
Reuters, Published on 12/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - Donald Trump’s administration wants to strike 90 trade deals in 90 days, but the challenges to quickly resolving the US president’s trade war are already apparent.
Hamas expects ‘real progress’ in talks to end Gaza war
AFP, Published on 12/04/2025
» GAZA CITY - Hamas expects “real progress” towards a ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza, an official said, as senior leaders from the Palestinian movement hold talks with Egyptian mediators in Cairo on Saturday.
Iran and US prepare ground for nuclear talks
AFP, Published on 12/04/2025
» MUSCAT, Oman - Iran’s top diplomat arrived in Oman on Saturday and began laying the groundwork for high-stakes nuclear talks with the United States that are unfolding under the threat of military action.
Cold winds sweep Beijing, closing key sites, disrupting travel
Reuters, Published on 12/04/2025
» BEIJING - China's capital hunkered down on Saturday as rare typhoon-like gales swept northern regions, forcing the closure of historic sites and disrupting travel while bringing late snowfalls and hailstone showers in some areas.
Tariff stakes sky-high for Samsung and Vietnam
Reuters, Published on 12/04/2025
» HANOI - When Samsung Electronics chairman Jay Y Lee met Vietnam’s prime minister in July, he had a simple message to convey. “Vietnam’s success is Samsung’s success, and Vietnam’s development is Samsung’s development,” Lee told Pham Minh Chinh, pledging long-term investment to make the country its biggest manufacturing base for display products.