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Transport operators want swift end to decree
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/05/2020
» Transport and logistics operators say they oppose the planned one-month extension of the nationwide emergency decree, estimating the order will cost the economy a further 300-400 billion baht in June.
China warns of slump as virus kills world jobs
AFP, Published on 22/05/2020
» BEIJING: China warned Friday that its huge economy faces an immense challenge from the coronavirus, as the ongoing pandemic and national lockdowns caused massive job losses in the US and Latin America.
Myanmar editor jailed for Covid error
Published on 22/05/2020
» YANGON: A Myanmar news editor has been jailed for two years after his agency reported a coronavirus death that turned out to be false, his lawyer said on Friday.
Trump urges US reopening as China premier warns of challenges
AFP, Published on 22/05/2020
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump pressed for a further reopening of the United States as job losses mount from coronavirus shutdowns, while China's premier warned of "immense" economic challenges even as the Asian giant emerges from the worst of the pandemic.
China's premier warns of 'immense' challenges to economy
AFP, Published on 22/05/2020
» BEIJING - China faces "immense" economic challenges as it emerges from the coronavirus pandemic, Premier Li Keqiang warned Friday as he opened his nation's annual legislative session that will seek to tighten Beijing's control over Hong Kong.
Guidelines sought for Sept 12 start
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 22/05/2020
» The Football Association of Thailand (FAT) has sought clear guidelines from the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) regarding the government's plan for easing coronavirus-related restrictions to pave the way for Sept 12 restart of the domestic leagues.
Tisco warns of firms in rehab
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/05/2020
» Investing in companies undergoing business rehabilitation comes with high risk because of uncertainty over the rehabilitation process and the reduction in capital, according to Tisco Securities.
PTT upbeat on 2020 despite early losses
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 22/05/2020
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc and its subsidiaries listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) have an optimistic business outlook for the rest of the year, despite heavy losses early in the year because of the collapse of oil prices.
US layoffs surpass 38.6 mn as lawmakers debate stimulus
AFP, Published on 22/05/2020
» WASHINGTON - Job losses in the United States are slowing but totalled an unheard-of 38.6 million since the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns began, while officials debate what additional steps will be needed to rescue the beleaguered economy.