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27.01 / 04:15

markets UPS economy pandemic reports Financial China doubles down on moves to mend its economy and fend off a financial crisis

China's leaders have launched a barrage of new policies to prop up languishing financial markets and rekindle growth in the world's second-largest economy

26.01 / 11:37

MET Waters security economy President reports Taiwan reports Chinese 'combat patrols' ahead of China-US talks

TAIPEI (Reuters) — Taiwan's defence ministry said it detected 23 Chinese air force planes operating around Taiwan and carrying out «joint combat readiness patrols» with Chinese warships on Friday, ahead of high-level China-U.S. talks in Thailand.

25.01 / 19:55

markets UPS economy track cover China expands access to loans for property developers

China's central bank has announced new rules meant to expand access to commercial bank loans for property developers

24.01 / 23:25

COST Manufacturing Sony Trade show reports Japan's exports surge 10% in December on strong demand for autos

Japan has reported its exports surged almost 10% in December from a year earlier, helped by a revival in trade with China and strong demand for vehicles

24.01 / 23:25

markets economy pandemic concert reports shock reserves China moves to spur its slowing economy and boost markets by cutting required bank reserves

China's central bank plans to reduce the ratio of reserves banks must keep on hold as part of a slew of measures to support its slowing economy

23.01 / 17:56

Google CEO Sustainability Hasbro pandemic President hospital Tencent's 'League of Legends' developer Riot Games announces layoffs of 530 staff

Riot Games, the developer of the popular “League of Legends” multiplayer battle game is joining other tech companies that have been cutting back with a layoff of 11% of its staff

23.01 / 17:55

markets economy Nikkei Trade show reports Asian stocks Stock market today: Asian stocks gain after Wall St's latest record. Bank of Japan keeps policy lax

Asian shares are mostly gaining after Wall Street built on its all-time high reached last week, while Japan's central bank has kept its easy credit policy intact

19.01 / 09:11

Digital Mobile economy community Experts reports Thai PM: 'digital wallet' handout scheme may be delayed

BANGKOK (Reuters) — Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday his government will move ahead with its flagship $14.3-billion 'digital wallet' handout scheme, though it may be delayed.

19.01 / 07:57

UPS Citi Waters Nestle Celebrity Courts Thailand's Ayutthaya and India's Ayodhya: Divided by borders, united by faith in Lord Ram

Ayodhya and Ayutthaya, one in India and the other in Thailand. Separated by geographical boundaries, the two towns are united not just in name but also in faith with the religious fervour in the home of Ram finding echo 3,500 km away in a foreign land. As Ayodhya gets ready for the consecration of a grand Ram temple three days away, devotees in Ayutthaya are also preparing to join the celebrations.

16.01 / 13:09

markets UPS DOW economy Trade Stock market today: Asian shares sink as jitters over Chinese markets prompt heavy selling

Shares are lower in Europe and Asia, with Hong Kong's benchmark down more than 2% as jitters over China's outlook cast a shadow over regional markets

11.01 / 20:51

UPS Manufacturing economy Election pandemic Trade NOT Taiwan's election is shaped by economic realities, not just Beijing's threats to use force

Beijing's threat to use force to claim the self-governed island of Taiwan isn't just about missiles and warships

09.01 / 12:50

regulation wallet Thai Government’s Digital Wallet Stimulus Plan Under Scrutiny

Has the Thai government’s plan to deposit money in citizens’ digital wallets received approval from the legal adviser? Depends on whom you’re asking.

09.01 / 08:56

Provident Digital economy Election community reports Thai PM expects multibillion $ handout scheme to be rolled out by May

BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand's plan to kick-start its economy via a $14.3-billion cash handout programme will proceed by May, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told reporters on Tuesday.

08.01 / 19:59

markets UPS Manufacturing Enterprise Trade Courts Chinese property firm Evergrande's EV company says its executive director detained

The electric vehicle unit of troubled Chinese property developer China Evergrande says its vice chairman has been detained by police on “suspicion of illegal crimes.”

08.01 / 09:17

Provident Digital economy Election community reports Thailand gets green light to borrow to fund $14.3 billion handout plan - official

By Orathai Sriring and Panarat Thepgumpanat

05.01 / 17:16

UPS FIVE Aviat Airlines evacuation Videos Successful evacuation from burning Japan Airlines jet highlights dogged devotion to safety

The swift and safe evacuation of a Japan Airlines jet that caught fire after hitting a Coast Guard aircraft while it was landing Tuesday at Tokyo’s Haneda airport reflects the carrier's dogged dedication to safety, born of hard experience

04.01 / 09:45

UPS President Courts politician Investigations Jeffrey Epstein affair got murkier: Bill Clinton to Stephen Hawking, several celebs named in documents

A court in New York decided to expose the names associated with the notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The names constitute 170 illustrious individuals from various walks of life. The names include bigwigs from the world of politics, science, and business. Names such as US former Presidents Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, Stephen Hawking have come up during the investigation. Hundreds of court filings linked to the disgraced financier were made accessible to the public on Wednesday. Consisting of 40 documents with almost 1,000 pages of statements, it exposed gory details about Epstein’s network. However, the complete collection of documents is still awaiting release.

03.01 / 03:46

Citi Manufacturing economy pandemic show country reports China's manufacturing activity slows in December in sign the economy is struggling

A survey of factory managers in China shows manufacturing contracted in December in the latest sign the world's second-largest economy remains sluggish

03.01 / 03:42

Citizens Coronavirus pandemic country travelers Thai prime minister says visa-free policy for Chinese visitors to be made permanent in March

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says his country and China will soon implement visa-free entry for each other’s citizens

31.12 / 18:54

Target FIVE Mobile Discover country information Israel Embassy blast: Investigators take cue from previous attacks

probe into the blast near the Israel Embassy widens, investigators have started looking for clues from two similar incidents in the past: An IED blast in the same locality in 2021 and an attack on an Israeli diplomat in 2012. The National Investigation Agency probing the 2021 blast case has been unable to make any breakthrough so far. In February 2012, when a diplomat was targeted in Chanakyapuri, similar attempts were made on an Israel embassy staff member in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, and another in Bangkok.

31.12 / 08:47

Align Southern country reports travelers recommendations gatherings Thailand's Phuket introduces online visa extensions for tourists

Thailand's popular tourist destination Phuket has launched a new user-friendly online visa extension system. The Immigration Bureau Commissioner, Pol Lt Gen Itthiphon Itthisanronnachai, unveiled this new initiative, that will allow foreigners under the 12 specified visa categories to apply for visa extensions online. The move aligns with Lt Gen Itthiphon's mission to streamline immigration procedures, ensuring efficiency and accessibility, especially during the upcoming New Year holidays.

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