Thai Cabinet Approves ‘FastPass’ to Unlock $13.7 Billion in Stalled Investment
 The BOI will coordinate with key utilities, including the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and various electricity authorities,…
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…