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ECB keeps key rate on hold
Reuters, Published on 25/01/2024
» FRANKFURT - The European Central Bank (ECB) left its key interest rate at a record high on Thursday and noted that underlying inflation had continued to fall, also thanks to high borrowing costs.
Myanmar court orders sale of Suu Kyi’s home
Post Reporters, Published on 25/01/2024
» The Supreme Court of Myanmar has ordered the sale of Aung San Suu Kyi’s home in Yangon, in a ruling issued one week before the third anniversary of her imprisonment by the military junta, according to local media reports.
Singapore bunker fuel schedules tighten, premiums rise on Red Sea impact
Reuters, Published on 25/01/2024
» SINGAPORE - Shippers and trading firms are facing longer waits and higher prices for low-sulphur fuel deliveries at Singapore, the world's top bunker hub, as refuelling demand rises due to ship diversions from Red Sea tensions, industry sources told Reuters.
Musk: Chinese EV firms will 'demolish' rivals without trade barriers
Reuters, Published on 25/01/2024
» SAN FRANCISCO - Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday Chinese automakers will "demolish" global rivals without trade barriers, underscoring the heat the United States electric vehicle (EV) market leader faces from the likes of BYD (Build Your Dreams), who are racing to expand worldwide.
Employers see further hike in freight rates
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/01/2024
» Freight rates are expected to continue to increase in February if the tension in the Red Sea intensifies, which will affect global supply chains, says the Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai).
FPT focusing on buildings with recurring income
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/01/2024
» SET-listed developer Frasers Property (Thailand) (FPT) will continue to weigh its portfolio with a focus on recurring income properties, particularly in the industrial sector, as the residential market is hamstrung by negative factors.
Preparing for the utility green tariff
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 25/01/2024
» The announcement of a utility green tariff (UGT), scheduled for February, is expected to mark a significant step in renewable energy use to support local businesses and draw foreign investment.
Bangkok ready to host talks with Efta
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/01/2024
» Thailand is set to host the eighth round of talks for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (Efta) in Bangkok from Jan 30 to Feb 2, aiming to conclude negotiations by the middle of this year.
Pundit says country can be a top 5 tech ecosystem in Asia
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/01/2024
» Thailand has the potential to become one of the top five tech ecosystems in Asia within the next 10 years if it continues to develop smart industries, especially in the key sectors of tourism, healthcare, agriculture and manufacturing, says a corporate innovation accelerator.