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US-China trade war fears escalate as threats ramp up
AFP, Published on 06/04/2018
» WASHINGTON: The escalating trade confrontation between Washington and Beijing threatened to boil over Friday after President Donald Trump lashed out again and China called on the European Union to join the battle, sending global stocks into the red.
Najib dissolves parliament, paving way for tough election
Reuters, Published on 06/04/2018
» KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak announced the dissolution of parliament on Friday, more than two months before the end of his five-year term, paving the way for a general election.
Verdict due in corruption trial of S. Korea's ex-president Park
AFP, Published on 06/04/2018
» SEOUL - A South Korean court was set to hand down its verdict Friday in the trial of disgraced former President Park Geun-hye, who faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted on multiple charges of bribery and abuse of power.
Thanathorn's PM stance hits early flak
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 06/04/2018
» The founder of the much-hyped Future Forward Party, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, has met early resistance to his bid for cross-party opposition to an "outsider prime minister".
Analysts not sold on zero-fee movement
Business, Nuntawun Polkumadee & Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/04/2018
» Analysts are pessimistic about the banking sector's net profits over the next two years after the recent waiver of fees, but banks themselves remain firm that they can generate income from other sources.