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Armed group says it takes control of Myanmar rare earth mining hub
Reuters, Published on 23/10/2024
» An armed group fighting Myanmar's ruling military said it has taken control of a mining hub that is a major supplier of rare earth oxides to China, likely disrupting shipments of elements used in clean energy and other technologies.
VW manager deported from China after alleged drug use in Thailand
Bloomberg, Published on 23/10/2024
» A senior Volkswagen AG executive in China was deported to Germany after being held over alleged drug use, according to local police and media reports, as trade tensions escalate between Brussels and Beijing.
Singapore prepared to grant 30-year licences for low-carbon power imports
Reuters, Published on 23/10/2024
» SINGAPORE - Singapore is prepared to grant 30-year import licences to companies investing billions of dollars in low-carbon electricity projects, the head of its energy regulator said on Wednesday, in a move aimed at helping the firms recoup their initial investments.
Bank of Thailand chief sees 'high' bar to another rate cut
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/10/2024
» Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput signalled policymakers will not be rushing to follow up on last week’s interest-rate cut and defended the current inflation target amid government calls to ease policy further and lift the price goal.
Xi, Putin vow stronger China-Russia cooperation for 'fair world order'
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/10/2024
» KAZAN - China and Russia are committed to boosting their cooperation for a "fair world order" amid chaotic times, their leaders stated at their third face-to-face meeting this year.
NBTC expects to hold local radio auctions next year
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/10/2024
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is expected to auction the country's first licences for FM analogue frequencies for community radio broadcasting in mid-2025.
Haier targeting high-end consumers
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/10/2024
» Haier, the Chinese consumer electronics and home appliance company, vows to avoid a price war as it targets high-end consumers.
Samart plans to launch green tech, carbon credit businesses
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 23/10/2024
» Samart Group is foraying into green tech energy and carbon credit businesses to cash in on these global megatrends.
Taiwan signals new openness to nuclear power
News, Matthew Winkler, Miaojung Lin, Debby Wu and Yian Lee, Published on 23/10/2024
» Taiwan is "very open" to using new nuclear technology to meet surging demand from chipmakers devouring electricity in the AI boom, according to Premier Cho Jung-tai -- one of the strongest signs yet that the government is rethinking its opposition to reactors.
Urgent need for quick talks with Cambodia
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/10/2024
» The government should set up a Thai-Cambodian joint technical committee to speed up talks on joint petroleum production in the overlapping claims area (OCA) between the two countries as gas production from existing blocks in the Gulf of Thailand is declining, says the Petroleum Institute of Thailand (PTIT).