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China, India refiners scour the world for oil as US sanctions on Russia bite
Reuters, Published on 13/01/2025
» SINGAPORE/NEW DELHI - Chinese and Indian refiners are scouring the globe for supplies of crude as fresh US sanctions on Russian producers and tankers curb shipments to Moscow's top customers, traders said.
Philippines protests ‘illegal’ moves by China ships, chopper
Bloomberg, Published on 13/01/2025
» The Philippines on Monday said it filed a diplomatic protest to counter Beijing’s continued “illegal” activities in the South China Sea, as tensions flare anew ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
Malaysia imposes anti-dumping duties on iron, steel imports from 4 countries
Reuters, Published on 13/01/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's Trade Mministry said it has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on some flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel exports from China, India, Japan and South Korea.
House of tricky headed to Bangkok
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 13/01/2025
» K-pop rookie artist group, Xikers will perform in Bangkok on Jan 17, as they are heading to Asia for a tour. The world tour called “Tricky House: First Encounter” will take the group to Bangkok, where they will perform at MCC Hall Ngamwongwan, on Jan 19 in Kuala Lumpur (JioSpace), Jan 25 in Macau (H853 Entertainment Place) and on Feb 1 in Jakarta (Bengkel Space).
Chinese artist cashes in on Buddha-like Trump statues
AFP, Published on 13/01/2025
» XIAMEN, China - Donald Trump is not typically known for his calm or reserve, but in a craftsman's workshop in rural China the US president-elect sits in divine contemplation.
Bangkok unveils work-from-home policy amid air pollution
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/01/2025
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt will announce a new work-from-home policy on Monday, as well as adding more schools to its clean air shelter project, which aims to safeguard the city from the chronic PM2.5 fine dust pollution.
Industrial estate sales boom to persist
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 13/01/2025
» Land sales in industrial estates are expected to remain robust in 2025, building on strong demand from last year, driven by changes in US import and foreign policies, according to property firm Cushman & Wakefield Thailand.
Excise mulls retail tweak
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/01/2025
» The Excise Department is considering updating the suggested or recommended retail price for products subject to excise tax to ensure they are up to date.
Defence Ministry favours Gripen jets over US F-16s
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/01/2025
» The Defence Ministry supports the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) decision to choose the Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets over the F-16 aircraft from the United States, says Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
NT to skip mobile spectrum auction amid cost concerns
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/01/2025
» State enterprise National Telecom (NT) will not participate in the planned auction of the 850-megahertz, 2100MHz and 2300MHz mobile spectrum licences because it expects fierce bid competition, potentially resulting in hefty payments for the licence winners.