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Israel and Hamas extend their truce
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/11/2023
» JOHANNESBURG - Israel and Hamas extended their truce late Monday after agreeing to release more hostages and prisoners and Washington said it was dispatching its top diplomat to the region for more talks over the conflict in Gaza.
Israel backs hostage deal, pause in war with Hamas
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/11/2023
» TEL AVIV - Israel's cabinet has approved a deal with Hamas that will free about 50 hostages in return for a four-day pause in fighting in the Gaza Strip as well as the release of Palestinians from Israeli prisons, according to a news report.
Govt mulls 90-day visas for European visitors
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/11/2023
» Thailand may waive visa requirements for travellers from more European countries and is lining up hundreds of cultural and sporting events as it works to induce holidaymakers to stay longer and spend more, the government has said.
Economic growth slows, boosts stimulus case
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/11/2023
» Thailand’s economic growth unexpectedly slowed in the third quarter as manufacturing slumped on weak exports, supporting the case for the government to proceed with its planned US$14 billion cash handout program.
Hamas chief says close to ‘truce’ amid hostage negotiations
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/11/2023
» SYDNEY - Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said his group is close to reaching a "truce agreement" in talks with Qatar and Israel that would clear the way for the release of some hostages held by the militants.
Binance to open Thai crypto exchange with billionaire Sarath
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/11/2023
» Binance is preparing to open a crypto exchange in Thailand early next year after winning licences from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
AI could replace 4 million jobs in South Korea
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/11/2023
» SEOUL - Artificial intelligence (AI) may replace as many as 4 million, or 14% of South Korea's jobs, over the next two decades, a central bank study said, adding to a chorus of warnings on the looming disruption to labor markets around the world.
'Salesman' PM Srettha travels world to court investments
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/11/2023
» Srettha Thavisin, a former property tycoon turned prime minister, has spent the two months he has been in office focused on turning around Thailand’s below-par economic performance.
Singapore developer Frasers’ profit slumps on global downturn
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/11/2023
» SINGAPORE - Frasers Property Limited, a Singaporean multinational real estate and property management company, reported a significant drop in full-year profit as higher interest rates prompted fair value losses on commercial properties in the United Kingdom (UK), Australia and Europe.
Why Malaysia recognises Hamas and what it means for US ties
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/11/2023
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia unexpectedly jumped into the fraught politics of the Israel-Hamas war when Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim vowed to maintain ties with Hamas even if his government were to come under outside pressure. Anwar has become one of the most vocal leaders in publicly criticising Israel, calling its military operations in Gaza the "height of barbarism".