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Thailand’s election turns into a cash splash contest to win votes
In Thailand's current election period, political parties are competing through generous financial incentives such as $2,000 payments for newborns, debt forgiveness, and monthly stipends of $100 for th...
US to Europe: Deregulate AI or Face ‘Civilizational Erasure’
A senior US official has issued a warning that overly restrictive regulations on artificial intelligence by the European Union are leading to an economic rift between Washington and Brussels. The offi...
Why Japan is right to restart its nuclear reactors
Japan's decision to restart nuclear reactors reflects a strategic shift aimed at improving economic resilience, enhancing energy security, and advancing decarbonization goals in response to recent GDP...
How US manufacturing was gutted with a smile
The article discusses the influence and destructive impact of the 'Smile Curve' theory on United States manufacturing, highlighting how this management strategy has led to significant losses in the in...
Philippines’ Marcos slashes ‘back door’ budget allocations amid flood control scandal
Philippine President Ferdinand Jr. has signed into law the 2026 budget of 6.793 trillion pesos ($115 billion), aiming to boost an economy affected by corruption issues. Despite a 7% increase from last...
Beijing renews trade-in subsidy scheme amid domestic car market’s gloomy outlook
Chinese officials have accelerated the renewal of car trade-in subsidies ahead of schedule to boost internal automobile sales, amid concerns over a possible market downturn in 2026. The new scheme off...
Putin Explains Increase in Duty on Car Imports
In his statement, President Putin explained the reasons behind the recent rise in duty on imported cars. He emphasized the importance of protecting domestic automotive industry and ensuring job securi...