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Signs of hope in trade war as US delays new tariffs on Chinese electronics
AFP, Published on 13/08/2019
» WASHINGTON: US retailers and global financial markets got an early Christmas present Tuesday as President Donald Trump's administration announced it is delaying tariffs on key consumer electronic goods imported from China.
Detained Kyrgyzstan ex-president accused of coup plot
AFP, Published on 13/08/2019
» BISHKEK (KYRGYZSTAN) - Kyrgyzstan's ex-president was plotting to overthrow the government before he was detained in raids on his compound last week, the country's security services alleged Tuesday.
Flights out of Hong Kong cancelled again
Associated Press, Published on 13/08/2019
» HONG KONG: Protesters severely crippled operations at Hong Kong's international airport for a second day Tuesday, forcing authorities to cancel all remaining flights out of the city after demonstrators took over the terminals as part of their push for democratic reforms.
Five killed after Malaysian rams car into them
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 13/08/2019
» SONGKHLA: Five workers taking a rest after cutting grass were killed and another one badly hurt when a car driven by a Malaysian tourist rammed into them in Rattaphum district on Tuesday afternoon.
Exxon Mobil keen on B330bn Sri Racha project
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 13/08/2019
» US energy company Exxon Mobil is committed to spending roughly 330 billion baht on its ethylene cracker and refinery expansion project in Sri Racha district, Chon Buri province.
Business sentiment to 18-month low
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/08/2019
» Business sentiment hit its lowest rate in 18 months in July, attributed to the mounting trade row between the US and China, falling exports and relatively low farm prices.
Mine hearing 'intimidation' to be probed
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/08/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha today promised to investigate reports that a conservationist and media crews were intimidated and prevented from attending the public hearing for a rock mining project in Phatthalung province.
Mongkolkit stands firm on 'people's MP' position
Online Reporters, Published on 13/08/2019
» The leader of the only microparty which pulled out of the coalition has insisted he will keep his word even as the executives of other small parties have been rewarded with executive positions in the government.
External issues rock stocks
Business, Darana Chudasri & Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/08/2019
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index yesterday slumped nearly 2% as political and financial turbulence on the external front sent investor confidence into disarray.
Suriya promises to boost exports but keep hands off baht
Reuters, Published on 13/08/2019
» The strong baht remains a problem for Thailand's industries and exports, a key driver of the country's growth, and more will be done to help exporters, the industry minister said on Tuesday.