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THAILAND

Warrant out for Swiss man in Phuket assault case

Post Reporters, Published on 22/04/2025

» The Phuket Kwaeng Court has issued an arrest warrant for a Swiss man after he failed to attend a hearing for a ruling in a high-profile assault case involving a Thai doctor, according to the doctor’s lawyer.

THAILAND

AIA Donates 10,000 Flu Vaccines to BMA Workers

Published on 22/04/2025

» AIA Thailand continues its annual AIA Sharing A Life initiative for the 12th consecutive year under the theme “Healthier You Begins with Vaccination”, aiming to bolster public health by providing influenza vaccines to vulnerable communities nationwide.

BUSINESS

US tariff negotiations postponed to review 'issues', says Paetongtarn

Bloomberg and Reuters, Published on 22/04/2025

» Thailand's negotiations with Washington on steep trade tariffs were postponed because the United States has asked Bangkok to review important issues, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Tuesday.

SPORTS

Can Europe's richest family turn Paris into a city of football rivals?

AFP, Published on 22/04/2025

» PARIS - Paris has everything — stunning architecture and arguably the best food and fashion in the world. But the French capital lacks one essential element of a modern metropolis: it has no football rivalry.

WORLD

Tree planting ‘decades overdue’ in sweltering Athens

AFP, Published on 22/04/2025

» ATHENS - On a cloudy spring morning in one of Athens’ most densely inhabited districts, thousands of fresh saplings dotting a small hilltop park mark a fledgling effort to tackle crippling heat that critics say is long overdue.

BUSINESS

Mainland tourists seek out US goods in Hong Kong amid trade war, but few buy

South China Morning Post, Published on 22/04/2025

» Hong Kong retailers have received a surge in inquiries from mainland Chinese tourists about the prices of high-end US products amid an ongoing trade war, but shop staff have said few end up buying and business has dipped during the Easter holiday.

THAILAND

Mind the Gap EP1 - How is Social Media Revolutionising Asia? Thai Tech MD Meets a British Content Creator

Khanaphot Saengchai, Published on 22/04/2025

» In the debut episode of Bangkok Post’s Mind the Gap podcast, the conversation delves into more than just generational differences—it uncovers the cultural and technological contrasts between East and West. From business etiquette and the evolution of digital payments to AI’s impact on marketing, the episode offers sharp insights into the future of global commerce.

BUSINESS

US imposes new duties on solar imports from Southeast Asia

Bloomberg, Published on 22/04/2025

» The United States set new duties as high as 3,521% on solar imports from four Southeast Asian countries, delivering a win for domestic manufacturers while intensifying headwinds already threatening the country’s renewable power development.

LEARNING

Thailand faces lower tourist numbers

Gary Boyle, Published on 22/04/2025

» The average number of tourists from Asia that visit Thailand has dropped.

WORLD

Harvard sues Trump over US federal funding cuts

AFP, Published on 22/04/2025

» NEW YORK - Harvard sued US President Donald Trump's administration Monday in a sharp escalation of the fight between the prestigious university and the Republican, who has threatened its funding and sought to impose outside political supervision.