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Trump lowers tariffs on China after meeting with Xi produces rare earth deal
Read more: Trump lowers tariffs on China after meeting with Xi produces rare earth deal“I guess on the scale from 0 to 10, with 10 being the best, I would say the meeting was a 12,” Trump said of his talks with Xi.
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Northern China flash flood kills at least 8
Read more: Northern China flash flood kills at least 8China has suffered weeks of extreme weather since July, testing efforts as flash floods displace thousands and threaten billions of dollars in economic losses.
Thailand
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Bangkok book fair draws 1.3m visitors, hits sales target
Read more: Bangkok book fair draws 1.3m visitors, hits sales targetThailand’s largest annual book show attracted more than 1.3 million visitors over 12 days and generated total sales of 534 million baht, meeting organisers’ targets despite global economic headwinds.
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Call for jet fuel tax break as costs soar
Read more: Call for jet fuel tax break as costs soarBangkok Aviation Fuel Services Plc (BAFS), Thailand’s sole jet refuelling provider, has called on the government to exempt jet fuel from the excise tax of 4.72 baht per litre, warning the levy undermines the country’s aviation competitiveness.
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State Audit Office responds to music video backlash
Read more: State Audit Office responds to music video backlashThe State Audit Office (SAO) has defended a morale-boosting music video it made in light of public comments questioning its appropriateness at a time when many questions remain unanswered about the collapse of its building that claimed over 90 lives last year.
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Ekniti welcomes latest US tariff measures
Read more: Ekniti welcomes latest US tariff measuresThe latest US tariff measures, which impose a uniform 15% import tariff on goods worldwide, is seen as a positive signal for the Thai economy and is expected to help push Thailand’s GDP growth above 2%, says caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
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Retailers call for more help than just spending stimulus
Read more: Retailers call for more help than just spending stimulusAs the Bhumjaithai Party prepares to lead the next government, one significant campaign pledge was to revive the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme. However, people in the wholesale and retail sectors view this initiative as a temporary fix rather than a long-term solution to the country’s sluggish economy.
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Trump lowers tariffs on China after meeting with Xi produces rare earth deal
Read more: Trump lowers tariffs on China after meeting with Xi produces rare earth deal“I guess on the scale from 0 to 10, with 10 being the best, I would say the meeting was a 12,” Trump said of his talks with Xi.
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Thai exports jump most in four years on AI-led electronics boom
Read more: Thai exports jump most in four years on AI-led electronics boomOutbound shipments of electronic products and stronger inbound demand for raw materials and machinery pushed Thailand’s exports and imports to their highest levels in four years, as the country seeks a trade agreement with the United States.
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Thailand sees upside to Trump court ordered US tariff reset
Read more: Thailand sees upside to Trump court ordered US tariff resetA reset of many US tariffs to a uniform 15% will strengthen Thailand’s appeal as a manufacturing and investment hub, according to Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
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Temple faces probe over land grab
Read more: Temple faces probe over land grabA Saraburi forest monastery is accused of illegally occupying more than 2,000 rai of state land to build meditation huts and host concerts.