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S Korea, US showcase air power during US official's Seoul visit
Reuters, Published on 07/06/2022
» SEOUL: South Korea and the United States staged a joint air power demonstration on Tuesday during a visit by US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, who said there would be a strong and clear response if North Korea were to conduct a nuclear test.
Philippines complains of Chinese fishing ban, 'harassment'
Reuters, Published on 31/05/2022
» MANILA: The Philippines on Tuesday said it had filed a diplomatic protest with China for unilaterally declaring a South China Sea fishing ban and complained also of harassment and violations of its jurisdiction by Beijing's coast guard.
Ukrainian defenders hold out in Donbas city
Reuters, Published on 30/05/2022
» KYIV/KHARKIV: European Union leaders will meet on Monday to reiterate support for Ukraine as Russian forces intensified attacks to capture Sievierodonetsk, a key city in the southeastern Donbas region that Moscow has prioritised taking over.
Australia's new PM scolds China over trade tariffs
Reuters, Published on 24/05/2022
» SYDNEY: New Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rebuked China on Tuesday for imposing hefty tariffs on Australian exports two years ago, in remarks made while attending a regional security conference in Tokyo a day after being sworn in.
No need to raise interest rates, says BoT chief
Reuters, Published on 20/05/2022
» Thailand has no need to raise interest rates following the Federal Reserve's hikes in US rates, as domestic factors and the economic recovery will be the main issues determining policy, the central bank chief said.
BoT chief: Thailand has no need to follow Fed's tightening
Reuters, Published on 19/05/2022
» Thailand has no need to raise interest rates following the United States Federal Reserve's hikes as domestic factors and its economic recovery will be the key issues when deciding policy, Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said on Thursday.
N Korea gets offers of aid, 'prefers US-made vaccines'
Reuters, Published on 13/05/2022
» SEOUL: North Korea is facing its first confirmed Covid-19 outbreak with no known vaccine programme, sparking new calls for the government to accept aid that could save lives, help protect its battered economy and may lead to a diplomatic opening.
Thai stock investor sentiment at 3-month high as inflows continue
Reuters, Published on 04/04/2022
» Investor confidence in the Thai stock market has hit a three-month high, bolstered by continued foreign fund inflows and optimism over growth in corporate earning, a capital markets group said on Monday.
Oil prices dive as Biden weighs massive reserves release
Reuters, Published on 31/03/2022
» SINGAPORE: Oil prices dived more than $5 a barrel on Thursday as the United States is considering the release of up to 180 million barrels from its strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) over several months to calm soaring crude prices.
US says N Korea tested ICBM system, Kim orders space programme expanded
Reuters, Published on 11/03/2022
» SEOUL/WASHINGTON: North Korea recently used what would be its largest ever intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system in two secretive launches, likely paving the way for a resumption of long-range tests, US and South Korean officials said.