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Travel curbs tighten, billions in stimulus: Virus update
Bloomberg and online reporters, Published on 18/03/2020
» European leaders agreed to restrict most travel into the continent and German Chancellor Angela Merkel signalled she may be open to joint European Union debt issuance. The Trump administration is considering a stimulus plan that could reach $1.2 trillion.
Cambodia halts Mekong River dam plans ‘for 10 years’
Reuters, Published on 18/03/2020
» PHNOM PENH: Electricity-starved Cambodia will not develop new hydropower dams on the Mekong River for the next 10 years, a senior energy official said on Wednesday, as it reviews its policy to seek energy from coal, natural gas and solar.
Asian markets sink as early stimulus rally fizzles
AFP, Published on 18/03/2020
» HONG KONG: Asian markets sank Wednesday as investors struggled to build on an early rally fuelled by global stimulus pledges, including a more than $1 trillion package flagged by the United States.
Oil crash piles pressure on virus-hit Saudi economy
AFP, Published on 18/03/2020
» RIYADH: From empty hotels to shuttered beauty salons, oil-dependent Saudi Arabia is bracing for a coronavirus-led economic slump on top of possible austerity measures as crude prices go into free fall.
Amazon prioritizes medical supplies, staples for delivery
AFP, Published on 18/03/2020
» SAN FRANCISCO - Amazon on Tuesday made a priority of medical supplies and household staples, putting shipments of other goods on hold to focus on key items during the coronavirus outbreak.
State-led mask buy delayed
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/03/2020
» The government has delayed its decision to buy washable face masks from domestic garment factories, with producers left waiting for purchase orders after the government failed to decide which state agencies would shoulder the expense.
Epson adopts service-centric approach
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/03/2020
» Epson Thailand, the local operating unit of the Japanese printer maker, is restructuring towards a "service-based" model to tap into corporate and industrial user demand.
B.Grimm acquires major stake in Angthong Power
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 18/03/2020
» B.Grimm Power Plc has acquired a 70% stake in Angthong Power Co, a gas-fired power plant under the small power producer scheme, for 2.52 billion baht.
Ultra big, ultra price
Life, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 18/03/2020
» Unmoved by the current Covid-19 crisis, Samsung has brought their 2020 big boy to the market with bigger specs and an even bigger price tag.
Assessing drought impact
Business, EIC, Published on 18/03/2020
» This year's dry season started early and is showing a tendency to be harsher and last longer than usual. The warning signs were already present in late 2019 as the volume of water stored in reservoirs across the country started to decline before the end of the rainy season.