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Chinese New Year spending set to dip
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 21/01/2020
» Spending by Thais during the Chinese New Year festival is expected to drop for the first time in 12 years as people fret over economic uncertainties.
Thunberg slams climate change inaction as Davos awaits Trump
AFP, Published on 21/01/2020
» DAVOS, Switzerland: Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday slammed global inaction on climate change in front of the world's top business leaders, as the annual Davos forum faced up to the perils of global warming while bracing for an address from US President Donald Trump.
Iran confirms two missiles fired at Ukraine airliner
AFP, Published on 21/01/2020
» TEHRAN: Iran has confirmed two missiles were fired at a Ukrainian airliner brought down this month, in a catastrophic error that killed all 176 people on board and sparked angry protests.
Understanding long term Thai visas
Benjamin W. Hart, Published on 21/01/2020
» The topic of visas, and visa related issues (such as the TM30, the 90 day report, or the re-entry permit), is often upon the lips of expats in Thailand. Hopefully this article will provide some insights regarding the types of visas available and the differences between them.
Thunberg, Trump to duel at climate-focused Davos
AFP, Published on 21/01/2020
» DAVOS, Switzerland: The starkly opposed visions of US President Donald Trump and Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg on climate change will clash in Davos on Tuesday as the World Economic Forum tries to face up to the perils of global warming on its 50th meeting.
Hong Kong leads Asian equities lower after fresh downgrade
AFP, Published on 21/01/2020
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks tumbled Tuesday after Moody's downgraded the city's credit rating over its response to months of sometimes violent protests, while other regional markets were also deep in the red following recent gains.
China confirms person-to-person spread of new virus, 4 dead
Reuters, Published on 21/01/2020
» SHANGHAI: The Chinese official investigating a pneumonia outbreak stemming from a new coronavirus said the disease can spread from person to person but can be halted with increased vigilance, as authorities on Tuesday confirmed a fourth death.
Trump to meet EU chief, Iraqi president in Davos
AFP, Published on 21/01/2020
» WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will meet his Iraqi counterpart and the head of the European Union executive body during his visit to Davos in Switzerland this week, the White House said Monday.
France, US agree to extend digital tax row talks: French diplomat
AFP, Published on 21/01/2020
» PARIS - Presidents Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump have agreed to extend negotiations on a dispute over a French tax on digital giants to the end of the year, postponing Washington's threat of sanctions against Paris, a French diplomatic source said Monday.
Guardiola hits out at 'unsustainable' schedule as injuries mount
AFP, Published on 21/01/2020
» LONDON - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes some competitions in English football must be scrapped to protect the welfare of players and increase the quality of matches.