US hits Thai officials with visa sanctions over deportation of Uyghurs to China
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday announced sanctions against officials from Thailand, a US ally, for their role in deporting at least 40 Uyghurs to China, where Washington says the members of the Muslim group will face persecution.
Pichai visits Washington to further strengthen trade ties with US
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2025
In meetings with top US officials, business leaders and major firms, the minister showcases Thailand as a key hub for manufacturing, AI and semiconductors
Cargo ship hits Baltimore’s Key Bridge, bringing it down
TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024
A container ship rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below. Several vehicles fell into the chilly waters, and rescuers searched for survivors.
IMF says global 'soft landing' in sight, raises 2024 growth outlook
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2024
Washington, The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday edged its forecast for global economic growth higher, citing faster-than-expected easing of inflation.
IMF chief says AI will affect almost 40% of jobs worldwide
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024
WASHINGTON - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Sunday that artificial intelligence (AI) will affect almost 40% of jobs around the world, calling for a careful balance of policies to tap its potential.
Group 14, SK Materials to run Asia's largest EV silicon plant in S. Korea
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023
The joint venture between Washington-based Group 14 Technologies and SK Materials, a chemical materials unit under Korea’s SK Group, will start the operation of Asia’s first large-scale manufacturing plant for silicon battery materials in Sangju, North Gyeongsang Province, early next year.