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Trump: US could offer air support for Ukraine security
AFP, Published on 19/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that US air support and European ground troops could be part of security guarantees for Ukraine, warning of a “rough” situation if talks between Moscow and Kyiv fail.
DKSH drives Thai growth with global expertise
Published on 19/08/2025
» In 2025, globalization is no longer a destination—it’s the baseline. As businesses expand across borders, the real challenge lies in progressing without leaving local communities behind. This is where localisation comes in, not just as another passing trend, but as the future of sustainable growth.
Thai lending slump for four straight quarters flags growth risks
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/08/2025
» Thai commercial banks saw their outstanding loans contract for a fourth consecutive quarter as lending to small businesses and consumers was crimped by heightened credit risks amid forecasts of an economic slowdown.
Vietnam touts $48 billion in project investments to spur growth
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/08/2025
» HANOI — Vietnam on Tuesday said around 250 projects, with investments totalling about US$48 billion, are being pursued in the country as the government seeks to show it is boosting economic growth.
Student arrivals to US continue to plummet, with Asia hit especially hard
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/08/2025
» HONG KONG — Visitors to the United States arriving on student visas plunged in July, falling year-on-year for a fourth straight month.
'Call of Duty' to fire starting gun at Gamescom trade show
AFP, Published on 19/08/2025
» COLOGNE,Germany - Mega-selling first-person shooter franchise "Call of Duty" will blow open the Gamescom video games trade fair Tuesday, headlining a wave of new releases as the industry weathers a rough patch.
UN says 383 aid workers killed in 2024
AFP, Published on 19/08/2025
» GENEVA - An unprecedented 383 aid workers were killed in 2024, the United Nations said on Tuesday, branding the figures and lack of accountability a "shameful indictment" of international apathy -- and warned this year's toll was equally disturbing.
TOA profit surges 36.7% in Q2/2025
Published on 19/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 19, 2025 — TOA Paint (Thailand) Public Company Limited (TOA), Thailand’s leading producer of architectural paint, construction chemicals, and eco-friendly building materials, announced a net profit of 652 million baht for Q2/2025, up 36.7% year-on-year. Total revenue stood at 5.423 billion baht, driven largely by continued growth in international sales, which helped reinforce the company’s overall business strength.
AI now a key feature of everyday life in Thailand
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 19/08/2025
» Some 91% of Thai internet users now use artificial intelligence (AI) in their daily lives, up from 77% in 2024, reflecting how AI has become an "invisible" part of everyday life.
Alternative crops sandbox in the offing
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/08/2025
» The Commerce Ministry is collaborating with the Agriculture Ministry to develop a sandbox project to address unsuitable rice-growing areas.