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Thailand aims for 3.5% GDP growth
Reuters, Published on 07/02/2025
» The government is targeting economic growth of 3.5% this year, supported by tourism, foreign investment and government stimulus, a deputy finance minister said on Friday.
Explainer - What to know about Trump's Gaza Strip proposal
Reuters, Published on 06/02/2025
» WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump's plan for the United States to "take over" Gaza, permanently displacing Palestinians who live there and creating the "Riviera of the Middle East," has upset Arab nations and Western allies and would overturn decades of American policy in the region.
Thai financial law seeking to lure foreign funds to go to cabinet
Reuters, Published on 22/01/2025
» Thailand's new financial business law designed to attract foreign funds is expected to be submitted to cabinet by early February, a deputy finance minister said on Wednesday.
Vietnam state-run TV channels taken off air as reforms kick in
Reuters, Published on 15/01/2025
» HANOI — At least sixteen state-run television channels have ceased broadcasting in Vietnam amid a government-wide push to slash bureaucracy, a reform program that will eventually leave just one national station on air.
Trump to be sentenced in hush money case, days before his inauguration
Reuters, Published on 10/01/2025
» NEW YORK— United States President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday for his criminal conviction stemming from hush money paid to a porn star, a case that for a time overshadowed his bid to retake the White House.
Myanmar junta to free 5,864 prisoners under amnesty
Reuters, Published on 04/01/2025
» NAYPYITAW — Myanmar's military government will release 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, under an amnesty marking the Southeast Asian nation's independence day, state media said on Saturday.
Thai central bank announces bonds programme for 2025
Reuters, Published on 25/12/2024
» The Bank of Thailand on Wednesday announced a bond issuance programme for 2025, reducing the maximum auction size for three-month bills to 70 billion baht (US$2 billion) per auction.
Thailand expects cash flow of $2bn from tax break plan
Reuters, Published on 20/12/2024
» Thailand expects cash flow of 70 billion baht (US$2.02 billion), based on proven spending, from a planned tax break to be introduced next month to help boost the economy, a deputy finance minister said on Friday.
Industrial sentiment hits 8-month high on better tourism, exports
Reuters, Published on 18/12/2024
» The Thai industrial sentiment index rose for a second consecutive month in November, reaching its highest level in eight months on stronger exports and tourism, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) said on Wednesday.
US to work with partners in Syria to manage risk after Assad toppled, Biden says
Reuters, Published on 09/12/2024
» WASHINGTON: The United States will work with partners and stakeholders in Syria to help seize the opportunity that has presented itself after rebel fighters' stunning overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, President Joe Biden said on Sunday.