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Solar giants seek high US tariffs on Asean panels
Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 24/04/2024
» Some of the world’s largest solar equipment makers are asking the US government to impose steep tariffs on panels and cells from four Asian countries — Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand — as they seek to protect billions of dollars in investments in US manufacturing.
Indian spice giants questioned about pesticide
Reuters, Published on 24/04/2024
» BENGALURU, India - India has started inspecting the facilities of the spice makers MDH and Everest after sales of some of their products were halted in Hong Kong and Singapore for allegedly containing high levels of a cancer-causing pesticide.
Indonesia hikes rate to arrest rupiah slide
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/04/2024
» The Indonesian central bank on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate to a record high, in what is seen as a one-and-done move to support the rupiah that has hit pandemic-era lows.
Move Forward seeks 15 more days to file defence
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/04/2024
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) expects the Constitutional Court will approve a new request to extend the deadline for submitting its defence in the party dissolution case by another 15 days, party leader Chaithawat Tulathon said on Wednesday.
Finance Ministry hits back at digital wallet criticism
Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Reuters, Published on 24/04/2024
» The Ministry of Finance has reiterated that the government’s flagship digital wallet scheme is not only intended to offer economic relief to vulnerable groups, but also aims to stimulate the economy.
Former PTTEP execs face charges in Rolls-Royce bribes scandal
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/04/2024
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has found grounds to believe that four former executives of PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) colluded to manipulate the bidding for an equipment procurement contract worth almost a billion baht that was awarded to Rolls-Royce and implemented between 2004 and 2008.
Gen Prawit declares assets of B87m
Online Reporters, Published on 24/04/2024
» Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, former deputy prime minister and chairman of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), has declared 87 million baht worth of assets that include five luxury cars, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
Toxic-waste fire victims lay complaint against authorities
Post Reporters, Published on 24/04/2024
» About 100 people affected by the fire still burning at a hazardous waste storage plant in Rayong province have filed a complaint against the industrial authorities who earlier approved it.
AirAsia chief puts off retirement
Reuters, Published on 24/04/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - The budget airline tycoon Tony Fernandes says he has has put aside retirement plans and signed a new five-year contract to continue as chief executive of Capital A, the holding company of AirAsia.
US seeks to jail Binance founder
Reuters, Published on 24/04/2024
» NEW YORK - Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, should serve three years in prison after pleading guilty to violating laws against money laundering, US prosecutors said on Tuesday.