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IMF says ‘soft landing’ for economy in sight
Published on 30/01/2024
» JOHANNESBURG - The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday lifted its forecast for global economic growth, upgrading the outlook for both the United States and China — the world’s two largest economies — and citing faster-than-expected easing of inflation.
Wind and solar set to overtake coal in China
Published on 30/01/2024
» BEIJING - China’s installed wind and solar power capacity will overtake coal for the first time this year, an industry body forecast on Tuesday.
Thailand bow out of Asian Cup
Published on 30/01/2024
» Thailand’s Asian Cup campaign came to an end on Tuesday with a 2-1 defeat to Uzbekistan in their Round of 16 knock-out match.
TAT calls for extended tourist visas
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 30/01/2024
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is asking the government to extend the visa-free stay duration for long-haul tourists, including those from the United States and Europe, to 90 days, aiming to lift long-haul revenue to 40% of the country’s total in 2024.
Tougher tests for drunk drivers
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/01/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved regulations proposed by the Royal Thai Police to improve alcohol testing of motorists, said deputy government spokesman Kharom Polpornklang.
Capital’s PM2.5 levels soar
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/01/2024
» Levels of PM2.5 pollution surpassed the safe threshold throughout Bangkok on Tuesday morning.
Thailand falls 7 places in corruption survey
Published on 30/01/2024
» Thailand has fallen seven places, to 108th out of 180 countries, in the annual survey on corruption published by Transparency International.
Russia decries doping ban on gold-medal skater
Published on 30/01/2024
» MOSCOW - The Kremlin on Tuesday condemned a doping ban on teenage figure skater Kamila Valieva and the stripping of an Olympic gold medal from her and her teammates, saying Russia would try to contest the decisions.
Survey highlights risks of tabletop BBQ dining
Published on 30/01/2024
» Public health authorities say a survey has exposed five health risks diners face when sitting down to a self-cooked restaurant tabletop barbecue.
B.Grimm sets B150bn revenue goal in 2028
Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 30/01/2024
» B.Grimm Group, Thailand’s oldest trading conglomerate, has set a target to earn more than 150 billion baht in 2028 through its key businesses that aim to better protect the environment and develop the healthcare system.