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October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is up +0.24 (+1.48%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) is up +6.30 (+1.31%). Sugar prices are moving higher today as a sharp +2% rally in WTI crude oil (CLQ25 ) has sparked short covering in sugar futures. Higher...

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Sugar Prices Sharply Lower as the Dollar Rallies

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Thursday closed down -0.30 (-1.81%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) closed down -10.00 (-2.03%). Sugar prices fell sharply Thursday due to a stronger dollar. The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 2-week high Thursday, sparking long liquidation...

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Sugar Prices Retreat as the Dollar Strengthens

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.22 (-1.33%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) is down -9.10 (-1.85%). Sugar prices are under pressure today from a stronger dollar. The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 2-week high today, which sparked long liquidation...

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Moo Deng: Why is the internet obsessed with a viral baby hippo?

Moo Deng the baby hippo became a global sensation after her videos of frolicking at a Thai zoo went viral. She has featured in brand campaigns and is likely to even have her own livestream. However her newfound fame isn’t without problems, Maroosha Muzaffar reports

The Independent UK

Thousands celebrate baby hippo Moo Deng's first birthday at Thailand zoo

Thousands of fans have flocked to Thailand's Khao Kheow Open Zoo to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo that has become a social media sensation

The Independent UK

Moo Deng turns 1: Thailand’s internet-famous baby hippo celebrates birthday feasting on massive fruit platter

Pygmy hippo’s fame brought millions of fans, global gifts and soaring zoo visitors in just one year

The Independent UK

Hippo Birthday: Thai Internet Sensation Moo Deng Is A Year Old

Thailand's pygmy hippo Moo Deng marked her first birthday on Thursday, drawing crowds of diehard fans even as she left behind the cute animal infancy that earned her worldwide internet fame.

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Haze of confusion in Thailand as government flips on cannabis law

New rules banning recreational cannabis use have put Thailand’s $1bn cannabis industry in limbo, with some stores fearing they will have to close

The Guardian - UK

'Hippo Birthday': Thailand's Moo Deng Marks One Year Old

Thailand's pygmy hippo Moo Deng marked her first birthday on Thursday, leaving behind the animal infancy which boosted her to worldwide internet fame for her cute antics.

International Business Times

Sugar Prices Jump on Signs of Stronger Global Demand

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.43 (+2.67%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) closed up +16.70 (+3.51%). Sugar prices settled sharply higher on Wednesday, with NY sugar climbing to a 1-week high and London sugar jumping to a 1.5-month high. Concerns...

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Strength in Global Demand Boosts Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is up +0.42 (+2.60%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) is up +17.80 (+3.74%). Sugar prices today are sharply higher, with NY sugar climbing to a 1-week high and London sugar jumping to a 1.5-month high. Concerns that global...

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Sugar Prices Close Lower on Warmer Temps in Brazil

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.15 (-0.92%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) closed down -0.90 (-0.19%). Sugar prices settled lower Tuesday and have been under pressure the past two sessions following the removal of the frost risk from weather forecasts...

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Sugar Prices Pressured as Frost Risks in Brazil Subside

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.16 (-0.98%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) is down -1.80 (-0.38%). Sugar prices are moving lower today and have been under pressure the past two sessions following the removal of the frost risk from weather forecasts...

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A look at the countries that received Trump's tariff letters

President Donald Trump has sent letters to 14 countries outlining higher tariffs they’ll face if they don’t make trade deals with the U.S. by Aug. 1

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The Independent UK

Thailand shelves law to legalise gambling in blow to tourist industry

The tourism industry is a key economic driver for the country

Fortune

Asia shrugs off Trump’s new tariff threat, as governments hope they can get a deal before Aug. 1

On Monday, Trump’s White House unveiled flat 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, two of the U.S.’s trading partners.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia now No.1 source of tourists in Thailand

Malaysia has overtaken China as the largest inbound tourism market for Thailand in the first half of this year, while tourism operators say they have little hope that Asian markets will rise in the low season.

Bangkok Post

Thailand to withdraw casino bill

The government will withdraw a controversial bill to legalise casinos from parliament following public opposition and a recent political turmoil.

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Benzinga

Qualcomm Stock Is Trading Lower Monday: What's Going On?

Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:QCOM) shares are trading lower on Monday amid possible trade tensions. It was reported that the U.S. is planning to restrict shipments of AI chips to Malaysia and Thailand over China concerns.

Benzinga

Super Micro Shares Are Trading Lower Monday: What's Going On?

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) shares are trading lower Monday amid possible trade tensions. It was reported that the U.S. is planning to restrict shipments of AI chips to Malaysia and Thailand over China concerns.

Barchart

Removal of Frost Risks in Brazil Undercut Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) Monday closed down -0.10 (-0.61%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) closed down -4.10 (-0.85%). Sugar prices were under pressure Monday following the removal of the frost risk from weather forecasts in Brazil. Also, an early arrival of the monsoon...

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Sugar Prices Fall as Brazil Frost Risks Recede

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.18 (-1.10%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) is down -7.50 (-1.56%). Sugar prices are moderately lower today following the removal of the frost risk from weather forecasts in Brazil. Also, an early arrival of the monsoon...

The Conversation

Thailand’s judiciary is flexing its muscles, but away from PM’s plight, dozens of activists are at the mercy of capricious courts

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is currently feeling the sharp end of the country’s powerful judiciary.

Benzinga

US Plans To Restrict AI Chip Exports to Malaysia, Thailand To Curb Diversion to China

In a bid to curb semiconductor smuggling into China, the US government is considering restrictions on the export of AI chips, including those produced by Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA), to Malaysia and Thailand.

Evening Standard

How to spend 24 hours in Bangkok: a grown-up guide to Thailand's capital

It’s a rite of passage on the backpacker route, but Lydia Swinscoe discovers the more refined side of this intoxicating Thai city

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