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Thailand tackles worst drought in 40 years
Business, Bangkok Post and Bloomberg, Published on 08/02/2020
» Thailand has been hit with what may be its worst drought in 40 years, pummelling sugar production in one of the world's biggest exporters of the sweetener.
Drought plans need revamp
News, Editorial, Published on 08/02/2020
» Despite the government foreseeing the likelihood of the worst drought crisis in 40 years, and announcing a plan to tackle it last year, several measures being implemented over the past month to deal with water scarcity appear to be knee-jerk and impromptu in nature.
China tariff easing not enough to lift gloom
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 08/02/2020
» Recap: China's announcement that it would cut more tariffs on US goods, signalling a further thaw in the trade war, did little to rev up market sentiment yesterday. Most Asian markets traded in a tight range as the mounting death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in China raised fears of global economic damage.