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When Trump meets Xi: What’s on the agenda and who might have the upper hand?
Read more: When Trump meets Xi: What’s on the agenda and who might have the upper hand?The high-stakes meeting will test how far both countries are willing to steady ties strained by trade disputes, tech rivalry and geopolitical competition, analysts told CNA.
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Cut debt but deliver US$144 billion development plan – is Malaysia’s target ‘realistic’?
Read more: Cut debt but deliver US$144 billion development plan – is Malaysia’s target ‘realistic’?Geopolitical tensions could undermine the Anwar administration’s fiscal and economic targets in the recently announced 13th Malaysia Plan, say experts.
Thailand
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7-point plan for aviation hub push
Read more: 7-point plan for aviation hub pushDeputy Transport Minister Phattrapong Phattraprasit has unveiled a seven-point policy framework aimed at transforming airspace management and positioning Thailand as a world-class aviation hub, while reducing operational costs for airlines by up to 30%.
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Moody’s upbeat on economy’s strength
Read more: Moody’s upbeat on economy’s strengthMoody’s Ratings has identified Thailand as one of five emerging economies best positioned to withstand global shocks, highlighting stronger policy frameworks and improved resilience over the past five years.
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THAI to gain from Mideast airspace closures
Read more: THAI to gain from Mideast airspace closuresWhile rising fuel cost is inevitable, Thai Airways International (THAI) is on course to gain from airspace closures across several countries in the Middle East amid tensions in the Gulf region, where the flag carrier has no direct exposure, analysts say.
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New gas shipment heading to Thailand
Read more: New gas shipment heading to ThailandThailand is set to receive a new shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from overseas, ensuring adequate fuel for power generation as electricity demand surges during the hot season, according to an energy official who requested anonymity.
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Gold faces price fall amid rising inflation
Read more: Gold faces price fall amid rising inflationGold prices could slide below US$5,000 an ounce if rising energy prices and mounting inflation concerns stemming from war in the Middle East prompts the Federal Reserve’s meeting this week to signal fewer or no interest rate cuts this year, traders say.
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When Trump meets Xi: What’s on the agenda and who might have the upper hand?
Read more: When Trump meets Xi: What’s on the agenda and who might have the upper hand?The high-stakes meeting will test how far both countries are willing to steady ties strained by trade disputes, tech rivalry and geopolitical competition, analysts told CNA.
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Accessible abortion services
Read more: Accessible abortion servicesWarm and cosy — it is not only an abortion clinic, but a haven for women and LGBTIs to reclaim power over their bodies.
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Small firms under pressure as costs soar
Read more: Small firms under pressure as costs soarThai small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a wall of negative sentiment this year as geopolitical tensions, trade conflicts and tighter access to loans weigh on the sector, raising questions about how businesses can navigate these tumultuous times.
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Cautious developers to cut Bangkok housing launches
Read more: Cautious developers to cut Bangkok housing launchesNew residential supply launched in Greater Bangkok this year is expected to continue to decline after hitting a multi-year low in 2025, as a large amount of inventory remains unsold and developers become more cautious about investment.