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ECB cuts rates and flags tariff risks
Published on 17/04/2025
» FRANKFURT - The European Central Bank (ECB) cut interest rates for the seventh time in a year on Thursday, looking to prop up an already struggling euro zone economy that will take a knock from US tariffs.
Italian PM Meloni seeks EU tariff deal from Trump
AFP, Published on 17/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was preparing to meet Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, hoping a personal charm offensive can help convince the US president to cut the European Union a better deal on tariffs.
Search begins for new Bank of Thailand chief
Published on 17/04/2025
» The Ministry of Finance has appointed a selection committee to choose a new Bank of Thailand governor to succeed Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, whose five year term will end on Sept 30.
Thai PM backs Asean united front on tariffs
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/04/2025
» Thailand is ready to support Asean’s collective approach in negotiating with the United States over its reciprocal tariffs on imports from countries in the region, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Thursday.
New hearing date set in Nescafé dispute
Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2025
» The Min Buri Civil Court has set June 20 for a hearing on a petition by Nestlé in an increasingly bitter dispute over the Nescafé coffee business with its former Thai joint-venture partner.
Wealthy Chinese still keen on Thai property
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 17/04/2025
» Wealthy Chinese buyers have shifted from the United States to Thailand for overseas homes, with Thailand rising from seventh to first place last year, though safety remains a concern.
Rubio in Paris to meet Macron on Ukraine war
AFP, Published on 17/04/2025
» PARIS - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in Paris on Thursday to meet French President Emmanuel Macron about crafting a Ukraine ceasefire, as Washington and Europe seek common ground on ending the fighting.
UN nuclear chief in Tehran ahead of fresh Iran-US talks
AFP, Published on 17/04/2025
» TEHRAN - UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi met the head of Iran's atomic energy agency, Mohammad Eslami, on Thursday ahead of a fresh round of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington.
Trump includes US troop costs in tariff talks with Asian allies
Published on 17/04/2025
» SEOUL/TOKYO - The tens of thousands of US troops stationed in South Korea and Japan appear set to be part of President Donald Trump's tariff negotiations, despite efforts by both countries to separate security talks from trade.
Old couple injured when young politician’s BMW hits pickup
Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2025
» An elderly couple were injured when a BMW driven by a member of a prominent political family hit their pickup truck on Bangkok’s eastern outer ring road in Pathum Thani province on Wednesday morning.