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Gabon's squandered oil wealth under 55 years of Bongo rule
AFP, Published on 13/09/2023
» PARIS - The toppling of Ali Bongo Ondimba brought the curtain down on 55 years of rule by a family accused of extracting fabulous wealth from Gabon's major oil reserves.
The iPhone 15 is designed to make a difference
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 13/09/2023
» Apple held its annual iPhone launch event on Sept 12 at Apple Park, the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California.
Cabinet approves Prasert as next energy permanent secretary
Online Reporters, Published on 13/09/2023
» The cabinet has approved the appointment of Prasert Sinsukprasert as the new permanent secretary of the Ministry of Energy.
Cabinet approves economic stimuli, including visa-free scheme
Online Reporters, Published on 13/09/2023
» The new cabinet at its first official meeting on Wednesday approved several measures intended to boost the economy - lower electricity and diesel prices, a visa-free scheme for two countries, a farm debt moratorium and fortnightly salaries for government officials.
North Korea's Kim in Russia for Putin talks
AFP, Published on 13/09/2023
» MOSCOW - North Korea's Kim Jong Un was in Russia Wednesday for a rare summit with President Vladimir Putin that could lead to a weapons deal that the United States has warned would violate international sanctions.
Asian markets swing as crude spike stokes inflation concerns
AFP, Published on 13/09/2023
» HONG KONG - Equities fluctuated Wednesday ahead of a crunch US inflation report, with investors increasingly nervous that a recent spike in oil will put fresh upward pressure on consumer prices and force the Federal Reserve to lift interest rates again.
Tech stocks struggle ahead of key US inflation data
AFP, Published on 13/09/2023
» NEW YORK - Markets in the United States and Europe closed mostly in the red on a disappointing day for tech stocks, as investors brace for crucial US inflation data and grapple with ongoing concerns about the Chinese economy.
Office fears drought could hit farmers' income next year
Business, Published on 13/09/2023
» The El Niño weather phenomenon is not only affecting crop production and prices, but also the mining and livestock industries.
Ericsson urges changes to upgrade Thai 5G
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/09/2023
» Thailand should auction the 3,500-megahertz spectrum by 2025 to deliver the most economic value and fulfil consumer and enterprise requirements in bolstering 5G development in the country, according to Ericsson Thailand.
Farmer debt moratorium set for Q4
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/09/2023
» The government will introduce a debt moratorium that will cover both debt principal and interest for farmers in the fourth quarter of this year, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday.