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Beijing bites back as Trump slaps tariffs on China
AFP, Published on 15/06/2018
» WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump Friday announced tariffs of 25 percent targeting tens of billions in Chinese imports, sparking immediate retaliation from Beijing and bringing the world's two largest economies to the brink of an all-out trade war feared by markets and industry.
China promises fast response as Trump readies tariffs
Reuters, Published on 15/06/2018
» BEIJING: China vowed on Friday to strike back quickly if the United States hurts its interests, hours before U.S. President Donald Trump was due to unveil revisions to a tariff list targeting $50 billion worth of Chinese goods.
All three mobile operators opt out of August auction
Online Reporters, Published on 15/06/2018
» The Aug 4 auction of the 1800-megahertz spectrum will technically be cancelled now that all three largest operators announced they would opt out.
Boris Becker claims diplomatic immunity in bankcruptcy case
AFP, Published on 15/06/2018
» LONDON - Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker is claiming diplomatic immunity from ongoing bankruptcy proceedings in the UK on the basis that he is an ambassador for the Central African Republic, British media reported Friday.
AT&T closes mega-merger with Time Warner
AFP, Published on 15/06/2018
» SAN FRANCISCO - Wireless and broadband colossus AT&T on Thursday announced the close of its $85 billion merger with media-entertainment conglomerate Time Warner.
Big firms support 500 TukTuks
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 15/06/2018
» Five Thai corporations have invested in 500 TukTuks, the local operating unit of US venture capital 500 Startups, aiming to make Thailand an innovation and deep tech destination in Southeast Asia.
Pie in the sky?
News, Editorial, Published on 15/06/2018
» Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, and the Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) are aiming high. By 2021, three major airports, namely Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and U-Tapao will have a collective capacity to handle up to 200 million passengers a year.
Merkel joins US on trade 'low road'
News, Leonid Bershidsky, Published on 15/06/2018
» After failing to persuade President Donald Trump that punitive tariffs on European imports aren't a good idea, Chancellor Angela Merkel has apparently decided to fight back by taking a page from his playbook and manipulating facts.
Thailand, Japan team up for robotics
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/06/2018
» Thailand and Japan have entered into a joint agreement to form a consortium for the development of robotics specialists, with the aim of producing at least 1,400 people skilled in the field within three years.
CSL buy to boost AIS revenue
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 15/06/2018
» Largest mobile operator Advance Info Services (AIS) aims for a revenue stream from enterprise business of 15 billion baht this year, marking 50% year-on-year growth, after the recent acquisition of SET-listed CS Loxinfo (CSL).