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[BANGKOK] Thailand’s economic growth next year is looking increasingly at risk amid a possible delay in the budget because of the country’s political deadlock, according to outgoing central bank governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput. “Our worry is next year,” Sethaput said in an interview with Bloomberg Television’s Haslinda Amin in Bangkok on Wednesday (Sep 3). The Bank of Thailand (BOT) forecasts 1.7 per cent growth in 2026 from about 2 per cent this year but “with all this uncertainty, there’s some risk to that” if the government delays next year’s budget. Monetary policy space is limited with interest rates already at a multi-year…

The Labor Department is planning to require states to hand over sensitive unemployment information in the name of fighting fraud. The plan, detailed in a notice of proposed rulemaking issued on Friday, would require states to hand over confidential unemployment claims information to federal officials. The department is also considering creating a national claims database for oversight and audits, it says in the notice.It’s the latest push for states to send more information to the federal government since Trump took office, some of which has been used for immigration enforcement. Several news outlets have also reported that the administration is combining data…

NEW YORK — Drake is betting big on Jannik Sinner, wagering $300,000 on the top-ranked men’s tennis player in the world to win the U.S. Open.The rapper known for placing big bets on sporting events — and often losing them — posted on social media the screenshot of a betting slip from Tuesday afternoon. The six-figure gamble pays $507,000 if Sinner captures his fifth major championship and second at the U.S. Open.The so-called Drake Curse has been blamed for several losses over the past few years, including $210,000 on American Taylor Fritz to beat Sinner in the 2024. U.S. Open…

Healthcare decisions carry weight beyond the moment they are made. When patients put their trust in medical professionals, they expect expertise and care that leads to healing. Unfortunately, errors can occur, leaving patients and families to face serious consequences. Medical mistakes disrupt lives in ways that go far beyond physical health. They often bring emotional turmoil, financial strain, and a complex web of legal challenges that families rarely anticipate. The aftermath can feel overwhelming, with families not only managing the health fallout but also the legal issues tied to medical errors.These consequences ripple through families and sometimes even affect the…

Malik Beasley’s free agency can finally get underway again.As of this week, Beasley is no longer a target of a federal gambling investigation, according to his attorneys Steve Haney and Mike Schachter, who said as much to ESPN. This means Beasley should be free to resume his search for an NBA team to join – the Detroit Pistons had offered Beasley a three-year, $42 million deal, but pulled it mere days before free agency officially began after word of his being investigated came to light, and no other teams showed serious interest in Beasley from that point for the same…

Venezuela’s government is slowly allowing the use of dollar-tied cryptocurrencies in currency exchanges for the private sector, a dozen sources said, as U.S. restrictions on oil exports reduce available foreign currency.Sanctions by the United States, which the Venezuelan government has characterized as “economic war,” prevent many business transactions, forcing companies seeking to buy raw materials from abroad to exchange local bolivars for dollars that are generated by the oil trade and foreign card transactions and are injected into exchanges by the central bank.But oil revenue has taken a hit in recent months. Though the United States Treasury Department last month issued…

[SHANGHAI] China’s Urban Revivo will open a nearly 2,700-square-metre store in London on Wednesday (Sep 3), its second in the city this year, as the fast fashion retailer often likened to Inditex’s Zara accelerates its overseas expansion. The brand is among a growing cohort of Chinese consumer companies – including coffee chain Luckin and art toy maker Pop Mart – seeking growth abroad as spending weakens at home, where a prolonged property crisis and wage security concerns have dampened consumer sentiment. Urban Revivo, which operates over 400 stores worldwide selling 130 yuan (S$23.45) tops and 350 yuan sundresses, has set a target…

When people hear the term ‘lobbying’, they usually picture secret deals or shady politics. However, it’s a lot more straightforward than that. It’s about real conversations, working together, and making sure that the right voices get heard, especially when what’s at stake crosses borders.  In this article, I want to share why having a presence in different parts of the world and building strong partnerships really makes a difference. We’ll explore how sharing information, staying on the same page, and tackling challenges together can help companies not just keep up but also lead the way. It promotes shared intelligence  The…

Updates, JAKARTA— Pemerintah melalui Kementerian Komunikasi dan Digital (Komdigi) mendorong percepatan adopsi teknologi embedded SIM atau e-SIM guna mendukung transformasi digital nasional.  Menyambut arahan tersebut, Telkomsel menyiapkan sejumlah inisiatif untuk mempermudah pelanggan bermigrasi ke layanan e-SIM. Vice President Corporate Communications and Social Responsibility Telkomsel Saki H. Bramono menyampaikan Telkomsel menyambut baik upaya percepatan adopsi e-SIM. Menurutnya, kenyamanan pelanggan merupakan prioritas utama Telkomsel. Untuk itu, perusahaan telah menghadirkan sejumlah langkah konkret agar proses migrasi ke e-SIM semakin mudah dan aman. “Kami memahami bahwa kenyamanan pelanggan adalah prioritas utama. Oleh karena itu, Telkomsel telah menghadirkan sejumlah inisiatif untuk mempermudah proses migrasi ke eSIM,”…

What’s the best way to follow up winning the National Championship? No. 3-ranked Ohio State decided that beating No. 1-ranked Texas to open the 2025 college football season was it.After beating the Longhorns in Columbus, 14-7, Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day gave new defensive coordinator Matt Patricia his flowers.”I’ve known Matt for a while. I know the type of person he is. He’s a great man; he’s a great husband, great father. He really, early on, built relationships and trust within the building in a short period of time with the staff,” Day said about Patricia on Tuesday’s edition of…