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Asian, European markets tumble after Powell's rates warning
AFP, Published on 29/08/2022
» Markets sank Monday and the dollar rallied after Fed boss Jerome Powell warned of more interest rate hikes to fight inflation and poured cold water on the prospects of a cut in the new year.
Singapore mulls making it harder for people to trade crypto
Published on 29/08/2022
» The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is considering restricting retail investors’ use of leverage and credit facilities to trade cryptocurrencies as it joins global regulators in forging rules to govern digital assets.
Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift lead MTV Video Music Awards
AFP, Published on 29/08/2022
» NEW YORK: Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican Latin trap and reggaeton artist who's among the world's biggest stars, scored MTV's artist of the year award Sunday at the annual Video Music Awards.
Ancient Iranian rug tradition gets makeover as sales sink
AFP, Published on 29/08/2022
» TEHRAN - Striking geometric shapes that recall 20th century abstract art are not what you would expect to see adorning a handmade Iranian rug.
Govt eyes big Saudi contracts
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/08/2022
» Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has left for Saudi Arabia on a business matching mission, riding high on the hopes of breaking into the market and sealing trade deals worth billions of baht.
Reshuffle must be clean
News, Editorial, Published on 29/08/2022
» The National Police Policy Board will meet today to decide on an annual reshuffle of high-ranking officers in the police force, including the selection of a new national police chief to replace incumbent Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk, who retires at the end of next month.
Exim offers small firms export boost
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/08/2022
» Export-Import (Exim) Bank of Thailand has launched a project to encourage small merchants or individuals to enter the export business, says president Rak Vorrakitpokatorn.
Small steps forward
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/08/2022
» Singapore's rights bill falls short while media representation lags with Netflix cancellation.
Thai industry left at the altar
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/08/2022
» Heightened geopolitical tensions are tipped by some analysts and economists to trigger a spillover effect, with one possibility the relocation of industries to this region, including Thailand.
'Sight to behold': tourists flock to Florida for Moon rocket launch
AFP, Published on 29/08/2022
» MERRITT ISLAND: Seeing a rocket blast off to the Moon is "a once-in-a-lifetime thing to experience," says Joanne Bostandji.