BANGKOK :Thailand’s export growth in March was higher than February’s 14 per cent annual rise, while tariff negotiations with the United States set for this […]
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Salah would suit Saudi league but focus is more on youth, says minister
JEDDAH :Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah would be a perfect fit for the Saudi Pro League but the trend is towards younger players, according to sports […]
Japan seeks ‘fairness’ in currency talks with US, Prime Minister Ishiba says
COULD LIFT US ENERGY IMPORTS Some analysts say Japan could use its huge US Treasury holdings – the largest in the world at over US$1 […]
Japan seeks ‘fairness’ in currency talks with US, Prime Minister Ishiba says
TOKYO : Japan will emphasise “fairness” in any discussions with the U.S. on exchange rates, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday, as bilateral trade […]
‘An honour and privilege to serve’: Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen steps down from politics after 24 years
SINGAPORE: After 24 years in politics – 14 of that as Defence Minister – Dr Ng Eng Hen on Friday (Apr 18) announced his retirement […]
Thailand plans to import more US LNG over next 5 years, says minister
BANGKOK: Thailand plans to import more liquefied natural gas from the United States over the next five years, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Wednesday […]
Honda has no plans to modify production in Mexico, says economy minister
MEXICO CITY : Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday that Honda executives in the country had spoken with the government and said they […]
No minister can focus on political engagements alone and leave policy design to public service: DPM Heng
SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said on Tuesday (Apr 15) that no minister can focus on political engagements alone and leave the designing […]
US policy on stablecoins more dangerous than tariffs, Italian minister says
ROME : U.S. policy on stablecoins offers European citizens an attractive payment method for cross-border transactions which should trigger more concern than trade tariffs, Italy’s […]
PM Wong sends condolences over death of former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi
SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has expressed his condolences over the death of former Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi, calling him “an inspiration to many”. Abdullah […]