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Slumping Barbie-maker Mattel to cut 2,200 jobs

Slumping US toymaker Mattel announced Wednesday it will cut 2,200 jobs after reporting another steep loss in the second quarter, sending shares sharply lower.
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Slumping Barbie-maker Mattel to cut 2,200 jobs

Slumping US toymaker Mattel announced Wednesday it will cut 2,200 jobs after reporting another steep loss in the second quarter, sending shares sharply lower.

SCG maintains quarterly profits

Siam Cement Group (SCG) announced Q2/2018 operating results as satisfactory and similar to the previous quarter, despite the impact of higher costs and seasonality.
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SCG maintains quarterly profits

Siam Cement Group (SCG) announced Q2/2018 operating results as satisfactory and similar to the previous quarter, despite the impact of higher costs and seasonality.

KBank joins SMEs promotion

Kasikorn Bank is working with the National Science and Technology Development Agency and Thai Subcontracting Promotion Association in the “K SME Good to Great” project to support SMEs which engage in the production of auto parts, hardware and indust
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KBank joins SMEs promotion

Kasikorn Bank is working with the National Science and Technology Development Agency and Thai Subcontracting Promotion Association in the “K SME Good to Great” project to support SMEs which engage in the production of auto parts, hardware and industrial plastics.

Dtac’s databank hopes to 'understand' customers

Dtac has created a new «customer value management» team which aims to “know customers better than they know themselves” to allow the company to offer products and services that best match customers’ needs.
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Dtac’s databank hopes to 'understand' customers

Dtac has created a new «customer value management» team which aims to “know customers better than they know themselves” to allow the company to offer products and services that best match customers’ needs.

Ailing US newspapers feel new pain from newsprint tariffs

US newspapers have taken a hit from a shift to digital news and a sharp loss of advertising, but a round of tariffs on Canadian newsprint is pushing some publications to the brink.
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Ailing US newspapers feel new pain from newsprint tariffs

US newspapers have taken a hit from a shift to digital news and a sharp loss of advertising, but a round of tariffs on Canadian newsprint is pushing some publications to the brink.

BRICS emerging economies meet as US trade war looms

Leaders of the BRICS emerging economies -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- will gather in Johannesburg on Wednesday for a three-day meeting focused on the threat of a US-led global trade war.
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BRICS emerging economies meet as US trade war looms

Leaders of the BRICS emerging economies -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- will gather in Johannesburg on Wednesday for a three-day meeting focused on the threat of a US-led global trade war.

Stimulus measures push Chinese shares higher

Chinese stocks jumped on Tuesday after the government signalled it would shift to a looser fiscal policy to shield the world's second-largest economy from the worsening trade row with Washington.
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Stimulus measures push Chinese shares higher

Chinese stocks jumped on Tuesday after the government signalled it would shift to a looser fiscal policy to shield the world's second-largest economy from the worsening trade row with Washington.

Google parent Alphabet sees record highs despite EU fine

Google parent Alphabet shares lifted Monday on a stronger-than-expected earnings report for the past quarter, as the tech giant's results eased concerns over huge fines imposed by the European Union for antitrust actions.
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Google parent Alphabet sees record highs despite EU fine

Google parent Alphabet shares lifted Monday on a stronger-than-expected earnings report for the past quarter, as the tech giant's results eased concerns over huge fines imposed by the European Union for antitrust actions.

Asian markets slide as trade and currency war fears deepen

Asian markets largely lost ground Monday as jitters grew over a potential trade and currency war, with the dollar sliding against most major currencies and extending Friday's declines.
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Asian markets slide as trade and currency war fears deepen

Asian markets largely lost ground Monday as jitters grew over a potential trade and currency war, with the dollar sliding against most major currencies and extending Friday's declines.

Tokyo stocks down for third straight day on strong yen

Tokyo stocks fell on Monday for a third straight trading day as the yen firmed against the dollar after US President Donald Trump accused China and the European Union of manipulating their currencies.
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Tokyo stocks down for third straight day on strong yen

Tokyo stocks fell on Monday for a third straight trading day as the yen firmed against the dollar after US President Donald Trump accused China and the European Union of manipulating their currencies.

G20 urges dialogue to resolve trade tensions that threaten growth

Group of 20 members pleaded on Sunday for increased dialogue to defuse escalating trade tensions that could hit global economic growth hard.
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G20 urges dialogue to resolve trade tensions that threaten growth

Group of 20 members pleaded on Sunday for increased dialogue to defuse escalating trade tensions that could hit global economic growth hard.

Mnuchin calls on China, EU to make tariff concessions

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Saturday he will be pushing China and the EU to agree to a more «balanced» relationship on trade when he meets with finance ministers at the Group of 20 convention in Buenos Aires.
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Mnuchin calls on China, EU to make tariff concessions

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Saturday he will be pushing China and the EU to agree to a more «balanced» relationship on trade when he meets with finance ministers at the Group of 20 convention in Buenos Aires.

US stocks dip as Trump talks of more tariffs on China

Wall Street stocks finished slightly lower Friday as President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats and attack on the Federal Reserve kept a lid on gains despite largely solid earnings.
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US stocks dip as Trump talks of more tariffs on China

Wall Street stocks finished slightly lower Friday as President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats and attack on the Federal Reserve kept a lid on gains despite largely solid earnings.

Trump gripes on forex weigh on dollar, stoke 'currency war' fears

The dollar slid against the euro and pound Friday as US President Donald Trump adopted an aggressive posture on trade and foreign exchange, stoking talk of a currency war in addition to a trade war.
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Trump gripes on forex weigh on dollar, stoke 'currency war' fears

The dollar slid against the euro and pound Friday as US President Donald Trump adopted an aggressive posture on trade and foreign exchange, stoking talk of a currency war in addition to a trade war.

Trump ups ante ahead of G20 discussions on global trade tensions

US President Donald Trump's latest attacks on China and the European Union will shape the discourse on global trade conflicts and competitive devaluation as Group of 20 finance ministers meet in Buenos Aires this weekend.
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Trump ups ante ahead of G20 discussions on global trade tensions

US President Donald Trump's latest attacks on China and the European Union will shape the discourse on global trade conflicts and competitive devaluation as Group of 20 finance ministers meet in Buenos Aires this weekend.

Asia markets fall after Trump criticises Fed rate hikes

Asian markets mostly tumbled Friday tracking a fall on Wall Street after US President Donald Trump criticised the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes amid lingering fears about a global trade war.
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Asia markets fall after Trump criticises Fed rate hikes

Asian markets mostly tumbled Friday tracking a fall on Wall Street after US President Donald Trump criticised the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes amid lingering fears about a global trade war.

Completion date set for GIZ dangerous goods training

German International Cooperation (GIZ) says it expects to complete its training project for freight transport and logistics in dangerous goods in more than 80 companies in five Asean countries by the end of this year.
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Completion date set for GIZ dangerous goods training

German International Cooperation (GIZ) says it expects to complete its training project for freight transport and logistics in dangerous goods in more than 80 companies in five Asean countries by the end of this year.

Chinese yuan wilts again, cushioning the blow of Trump tariffs

China's yuan continued its steady decline on Friday, defying US President Donald Trump's warning over the dollar's rise and providing Beijing with a buffer against punitive trade tariffs imposed by Washington.
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Chinese yuan wilts again, cushioning the blow of Trump tariffs

China's yuan continued its steady decline on Friday, defying US President Donald Trump's warning over the dollar's rise and providing Beijing with a buffer against punitive trade tariffs imposed by Washington.

Bangkok Airways wins awards

Bangkok Airways was named “World’s Best Regional Airline” and “Best Regional Airline in Asia” at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2018.
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Bangkok Airways wins awards

Bangkok Airways was named “World’s Best Regional Airline” and “Best Regional Airline in Asia” at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2018.

Grab announces partnerships

Grab has announced its partnerships with firms like S&P, Shopee, Nok Air, Major Cineplex and Sephora. GrabRewards is also equipped with the new user interface and a “rewards marketplace” with more targeted offers.
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Grab announces partnerships

Grab has announced its partnerships with firms like S&P, Shopee, Nok Air, Major Cineplex and Sephora. GrabRewards is also equipped with the new user interface and a “rewards marketplace” with more targeted offers.

Google offers free public Wi-Fi

GOOGLE Thailand yesterday launched a series of initiatives, including free high-speed public Wi-Fi, to enable more Thai consumers and businesses to participate in the growth of the digital economy.
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Google offers free public Wi-Fi

GOOGLE Thailand yesterday launched a series of initiatives, including free high-speed public Wi-Fi, to enable more Thai consumers and businesses to participate in the growth of the digital economy.

US to respond to concerns over trade policy at G20: official

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will have the opportunity to address concerns about Washington's trade policies during a meeting of the world's leading finance ministers this weekend, a senior Treasury official said Tuesday.
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US to respond to concerns over trade policy at G20: official

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will have the opportunity to address concerns about Washington's trade policies during a meeting of the world's leading finance ministers this weekend, a senior Treasury official said Tuesday.

US Fed to continue to raise interest rates gradually: Powell

The Federal Reserve will continue to raise rates gradually as the US economic outlook remains strong despite uncertainty over trade policy, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said Tuesday.
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US Fed to continue to raise interest rates gradually: Powell

The Federal Reserve will continue to raise rates gradually as the US economic outlook remains strong despite uncertainty over trade policy, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said Tuesday.

Japan, EU sign EPA trade pact

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, center, poses with European Council President Donald Tusk, left, and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on Tuesday.
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Japan, EU sign EPA trade pact

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, center, poses with European Council President Donald Tusk, left, and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Cabinet nod for proposal to collect VAT from foreign e-commerce vendors, Internet platforms

The Cabinet on Tuesday gave a green light to collect 7-per-cent value added tax from foreign vendors and e-commerce platforms, Government Spokesman Maj-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd said.
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Cabinet nod for proposal to collect VAT from foreign e-commerce vendors, Internet platforms

The Cabinet on Tuesday gave a green light to collect 7-per-cent value added tax from foreign vendors and e-commerce platforms, Government Spokesman Maj-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd said.

Netflix shares dive as subscriber growth misses mark

Netflix shares plunged Monday after the leading streaming television service said subscriber growth fell short of expectations in the recently ended quarter.
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Netflix shares dive as subscriber growth misses mark

Netflix shares plunged Monday after the leading streaming television service said subscriber growth fell short of expectations in the recently ended quarter.

Asian markets turn negative as data shows China growth slowing

Asian markets fell Monday while data showed China's economic growth slowed in the second quarter as the country sits on the brink of a potential all-out trade war with the United States.
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Asian markets turn negative as data shows China growth slowing

Asian markets fell Monday while data showed China's economic growth slowed in the second quarter as the country sits on the brink of a potential all-out trade war with the United States.

EU takes anti-Trump trade show to China and Japan

The European Union's top officials will meet the leaders of China and Japan next week to boost ties in the face of fears that US President Donald Trump will spark an all-out global trade war.
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EU takes anti-Trump trade show to China and Japan

The European Union's top officials will meet the leaders of China and Japan next week to boost ties in the face of fears that US President Donald Trump will spark an all-out global trade war.

Global stocks rise as pound gyrates on Trump Brexit comments

US and European stocks rose modestly on Friday with investors mildly hopeful that China and the US can still settle their war over tariffs.
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Global stocks rise as pound gyrates on Trump Brexit comments

US and European stocks rose modestly on Friday with investors mildly hopeful that China and the US can still settle their war over tariffs.

US lifts export ban on suppliers to China's ZTE

The United States on Friday formally lifted a crippling ban on exports to China's ZTE, rescuing the smartphone maker from the brink of collapse after it was denied key components.
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US lifts export ban on suppliers to China's ZTE

The United States on Friday formally lifted a crippling ban on exports to China's ZTE, rescuing the smartphone maker from the brink of collapse after it was denied key components.

China's trade surplus with US swells in June

China's surplus with the United States hit a record last month, data showed Friday, adding to brewing tensions between the economic superpowers as they stand on the brink of an all-out trade war that Beijing warned would have a «negative impact» g
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China's trade surplus with US swells in June

China's surplus with the United States hit a record last month, data showed Friday, adding to brewing tensions between the economic superpowers as they stand on the brink of an all-out trade war that Beijing warned would have a «negative impact» globally.

US appeals judge's order allowing AT&T to buy Time Warner

The US Justice Department on Thursday appealed last month's ruling from a federal judge allowing AT&T to buy Time Warner in a mega-deal that could reshape the media-entertainment landscape.
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US appeals judge's order allowing AT&T to buy Time Warner

The US Justice Department on Thursday appealed last month's ruling from a federal judge allowing AT&T to buy Time Warner in a mega-deal that could reshape the media-entertainment landscape.

World equities rebound despite trade war fears

Global stocks recovered Thursday, following the previous day's hammering on global trade war worries as investors looked ahead to what is expected to be a strong corporate earnings season.
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World equities rebound despite trade war fears

Global stocks recovered Thursday, following the previous day's hammering on global trade war worries as investors looked ahead to what is expected to be a strong corporate earnings season.

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