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Hopewell, govt trade threats
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/06/2022
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has downplayed a threat by Hopewell (Thailand) Co to bring a criminal lawsuit against the government for failing to pay several billion baht in compensation over a cancelled transport project about two decades ago.
International trade: Is it a help or a hindrance?
Oped, Jeffrey Frankel, Published on 22/06/2022
» Leading economies have been afflicted with new problems over the past year. The United States is struggling with both supply-chain blockages and a critical shortage of baby formula. The European Union faces the threat of scarce energy supplies, owing to sanctions on Russian fossil-fuel exports. And almost all countries are experiencing high inflation.
Thailand launches FTA discussions with Efta
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/06/2022
» Thailand expects to take about two years to conclude talks with the European Free Trade Association (Efta) after the two parties agreed to launch negotiations over a potential free-trade deal on Monday.
Iran's oldest pistachio trader readies daughter to one day take over
AFP, Published on 22/06/2022
» Tucked away in Tehran's famed Grand Bazaar, Iran's oldest pistachio wholesaler quietly prepares a small revolution -- he will hand his business to his youngest daughter, in a trade dominated by men.
Chinese demand for exotic cures switches to donkey skins
Business, Wandiswa Ntengento of AFP, Published on 22/06/2022
» MAGALIESBURG, South Africa: Chinese demand for traditional medicines has sent poachers hunting for African animals from rhinos to pangolins. Now a humbler creature is threatened - donkeys.
Fighting global hunger properly
Oped, Alexander Muller, Violet Shivutse & Jes Weigelt, Published on 22/06/2022
» The global food system is broken. Although it produces more than enough calories to feed everyone, up to 811 million people -- more than 10% of the world's population -- go to bed hungry each night. Sadly, effective governance to ensure access to food for all is still lacking. A globally coordinated effort to address both the short- and long-term aspects of the hunger crisis must therefore be the top priority.
Thailand at risk of fuel shortages with imported gas too pricey
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/06/2022
» Thailand is curbing imports of liquefied natural gas due to surging prices, potentially putting the country at risk of fuel shortages.
EU aims to require halving pesticide use
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/06/2022
» The European Union is sticking with a plan to halve the use of the pesticides by 2030 even as agriculture comes under pressure from shortages sparked by Russia’s tactics in its war against Ukraine.
Thailand at risk of fuel crunch with imported gas too pricey
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/06/2022
» The government is curbing imports of liquefied natural gas due to surging prices, potentially putting the country at risk of fuel shortages.
Concession transparency
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/06/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has made a plausible move in ordering a review of the Green Line skytrain concessions.