Thailand to Launch ‘Fast Pass’ Scheme to Unlock 300 Billion Baht in Stalled Investments
 Addressing the Labour Crisis To tackle Thailand’s critical labour shortage, the government is implementing a two-pronged reskilling…
Japan’s Toyota, hurt by President Trump’s tariffs, reports a drop in profit
TOKYO — Toyota reported a 7% year-on-year drop in profit for April-September on Wednesday, as U.S. President Donald…
GOP confronts voter fear over rising health care premiums
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first caller on a telephone town hall with Maryland Rep. Andy Harris, leader of…
Ireland’s president elect is a left-wing, anti-establishment figure who is outspoken on Gaza
LONDON — Ireland’s president for the next seven years is an independent lawmaker who has long spoken in…
Ireland’s president-elect Catherine Connolly supports Palestinians, questions EU policies
LONDON (AP) — Ireland’s president for the next seven years is an independent lawmaker who has long spoken…
IMF chief warns of economic uncertainty: ‘Buckle up’
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The global economy is holding up better than expected despite major shocks such…
Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July even as tariffs lead to price hikes
Shoppers increased their spending at a better-than-expected pace in August from July, helped by back-to-school purchases, even as…
European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged as economy weathers Trump’s tariffs
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged Thursday with inflation back under control…