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Asean leaders back Thai push for RCEP deal
Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 22/06/2019
» Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have vowed to try to conclude the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) this year, deputy government spokesman Werachon Sukondhapatipak said on Saturday.
Disappointed HK protesters disperse
The Associated Press, Published on 22/06/2019
» HONG KONG: Protesters in Hong Kong ended their overnight siege of police headquarters peacefully on Saturday, disappointed that their demands for the territory’s leader to formally withdraw a contentious extradition bill and for police to apologise for heavy-handed tactics have gone unmet.
UN urges Venezuela to release dissidents
AFP, Published on 22/06/2019
» CARACAS: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet called on Venezuela to release jailed dissidents Friday and said the crisis-wracked country faced a "serious" humanitarian situation.
US blocks more Chinese tech firms
AFP, Published on 22/06/2019
» WASHINGTON: The US Commerce Department blacklisted five Chinese tech entities Friday in a new move against Beijing's supercomputing industry likely to raise tensions ahead of a meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping next week.
Asean leaders get behind stalled China-led trade pact
AFP, Published on 22/06/2019
» BANGKOK: Asean leaders meeting this weekend in Bangkok are determined to drive forward the world's largest trade pact, more than three years behind schedule, with the trade war between the US and China clouding the outlook for their export-led economies.
UK leadership race finalists woo Tory grassroots
AFP, Published on 22/06/2019
» LONDON - Britain's leadership contest starts a month-long nationwide tour on Saturday as Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt each seek to win over grassroots Conservatives in their bid to become prime minister.
UK leadership race finalists woo Tory grassroots
AFP, Published on 22/06/2019
» LONDON - Britain's leadership contest starts a month-long nationwide tour on Saturday as Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt each seek to win over grassroots Conservatives in their bid to become prime minister.
Gold glistens as US-Iran tensions fuel flight to safety
AFP, Published on 22/06/2019
» NEW YORK - Gold prices struck near six-year highs on Friday as a weaker dollar and escalating US-Iran tensions fueled a flight to safer investments, while oil futures built on strong gains.
People power fuels Pacquiao for Thurman battle
AFP, Published on 22/06/2019
» LOS ANGELES - After a boxing career that has spanned nearly a quarter of a century and 70 professional contests, it is little surprise that Manny Pacquiao has his training regime honed to perfection.
Mahathir champions caution in trade war
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 22/06/2019
» Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has indicated that the Asean region should not take sides in the high-stakes geopolitical rivalry and trade war between the United States and China.