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09.02 / 15:46
markets UPS Remark Nikkei Trade reports Stock market today: Tokyo hits 30-year high, with many Asian markets shut for Lunar New Year holiday
Asian shares are mostly higher as Tokyo's benchmark momentarily touched a 34-year high, while many regional markets were closed for the Lunar New Year holiday
09.02 / 15:27
COST UPS Platform social Thai PM: will keep urging central bank to cut rates
BANGKOK (Reuters) — Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday he will continue to urge the central bank to cut interest rates.
29.01 / 05:29
economy reports Thai economy in recession, needs a boost - finance official
BANGKOK (Reuters) — Thailand's economy is in a state of recession owing to a high level of household debt, a deputy finance minister said on Monday, reiterating the need for stimulus to jumpstart the economy.
27.01 / 15:19
MET security Election wellness Trade President rights China says talks with US in Bangkok 'candid, substantive'
China on Saturday said that top diplomat Wang Yi and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan held «candid, substantive and fruitful» talks in Thailand's capital Bangkok, where issues including Taiwan were discussed. Beijing and Washington have clashed in recent years on flashpoint issues from technology and trade to human rights, as well as over the self-ruled island and competing claims in the South China Sea.
27.01 / 13:59
Extreme Remark community Celebrity stars Relationships Thai PM attends India’s Republic Day celebrations in Bangkok in rare gesture
Embassy of India in Bangkok hosted a reception to celebrate of 75th Republic Day on 26 January 2024. Prime Minister of Thailand Srettha Thavisin graced the occasion. This is a special gesture given that it is extremely rare for the Thai Prime Minister to attend such events.
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.
26.01 / 09:34
MET Cooper security economy President reports International White House's Sullivan, China's Wang to talk ties, Taiwan in Bangkok
ties and Taiwan will be topics raised at a meeting between U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Bangkok, building on a pledge by the leaders of the world's two largest economies to deepen dialogue. «During the new round of meetings, (Wang) will state China's position on China-U.S. relations, including the Taiwan issue, and exchange views with the U.S. side on international and regional issues of common interest,» a ministry spokesperson told reporters at a regular press conference.
23.01 / 02:27
UPS week Bank holidays this week: Banks to remain closed for three days in a row. Know details here
list of bank holidays, which is based on various factors including national/state holidays, cultural or religious observance, operational requirements, government announcements, and coordination with other banks. January 23 (Tuesday)- Gaan-Ngai- Banks are closed in Manipur. January 25 (Thursday)- Thai Poosam/Birthday of Md.
21.01 / 19:05
Reuters Citizens Aviat Manufacturing reports travelers Russian air ambulance with six on board crashes in Afghanistan
charter plane with six people on board disappeared from radar screens over Afghanistan a day earlier, Russian aviation authorities said on Sunday, after Afghan police said they had received reports of a crash. The plane was a charter ambulance flight travelling from Thailand's Utapao Airport in Pattaya to Moscow via India and Uzbekistan on a French-made Dassault Aviation Falcon 10 jet manufactured in 1978, Russian aviation authorities said in a statement.
21.01 / 17:47
Reuters Citizens Aviat reports Investigations Russia says four survive charter jet crash in Afghanistan, condition of two others unclear
KABUL/MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia's aviation watchdog said on Sunday four people survived the crash of a charter plane bound for Moscow in northern Afghanistan, citing the Russian embassy there, and it said the condition of two other passengers on board was not yet clear.
21.01 / 07:27
Provident Trade country Olympics recommendations Destinations Budget 2024: Gem & jewellery sector body seeks duty cuts on gold, cut and polished diamonds
GJEPC) have urged the government to reduce import duty on gold and cut and polished diamonds to help the sector stay competitive globally. India's gem and jewellery industry is dependent on imports for raw materials, including gold, diamonds, silver, and coloured gemstones. The GJEPC seeks a reduction in import duty on precious metals to 4 per cent from the current 15 per cent. It demands bringing down customs duty on cut & polished diamonds to 2.5 per cent from 5 per cent at present. The apex industry body stated that imposing higher import duty on cut and polished gemstones would lead to reduced exports, fewer employment generation in the jewellery industry thereby making survival difficult due to losing competitive edge to other competing countries like China and Thailand. Also Read: Interim Budget measures that Modi govt needs to take
20.01 / 02:53
UPS Waters Corning reports Features Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 expected to launch in India soon: Everything we know so far
Galaxy Unpacked Event 2024: From Samsung Galaxy S24 Series to Smart Ring; checkout the top 5 announcements According to a report by Gizmochina, the new Samsung smartphone with the model number "SM-G556B" has received BIS certification in India in November 2023. The smartphone has also received certification in Malaysia and Thailand. Reportedly, the Galaxy XCover 7 is expected to feature an IP 68 water resistance rating and have enhanced display protection thanks to the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on the front.
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.
18.01 / 18:25
COST Provident Digital country cover travelers International Flights delayed or cancelled: Know how travel insurance can help
₹19 lakh. As he had a cover of $100,000, the same was covered under his international travel insurance policy. Claims due to emergency medical treatment are in fact the third most common claims at Digit.
18.01 / 07:25
Provident Digital ETF SEC crypto regulation Bitcoin Thailand’s SEC Eases Investment Restrictions in Select Digital Assets
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand has updated the criteria for investing in digital tokens, easing some restrictions.
17.01 / 20:55
Target economy pandemic Trade students show prevention China's economy expanded 5.2% last year, hitting the government's target despite an uneven recovery
China’s economy for the October-December quarter grew at a quicker rate, allowing the Chinese government to hit its target of about 5% annual growth for 2023 even though trade data and the economic recovery remain uneven
17.01 / 19:15
Trading coinbase digital assets Crypto Exchange Binance Thailand opens crypto exchange for trading
Binance Thailand has opened its cryptocurrency exchange in Thailand for trading, the company said on Tuesday.
16.01 / 08:27
Binance Digital CEO Trade Innova Department Binance Launches Digital Asset Exchange in Thailand in Collaboration with Gulf Innova
Binance has unveiled its joint venture crypto exchange Binance Thailand, which comes in collaboration with Gulf Innova, a subsidiary of Gulf Energy Development.
16.01 / 07:57
Binance Digital Platform coinbase Trade Innova Schools Binance Thailand opens crypto exchange for trading
Binance Thailand has opened its cryptocurrency exchange in Thailand for trading, the company said on Tuesday. The exchange, Gulf Binance, is a joint venture between Binance and Thailand's Gulf Innova that will serve as an exchange and brokerage platform allowing users to buy and sell digital assets with local currency pairings, according to a statement.
16.01 / 02:49
Google wellness students Celebrity country Schools Google Doodle celebrates Thai Teachers' Day today: All you need to know from history to significance
express gratitude towards teachers and others who contribute to Thai education. In Thailand, teachers are referred to as ‘mae phim khong chart’ which means the “mould" or “role models" of the nation.

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