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Midwest Roaster Blueprint Coffee Refunds Customers Following Supreme Court Ruling on Unconstitutional Tariffs

Midwest Roaster Blueprint Coffee Refunds Customers Following Supreme Court Ruling on Unconstitutional Tariffs

Midwest Roaster Blueprint Coffee Refunds Customers Following Supreme Court Ruling on Unconstitutional Tariffs
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European Council Approves VAT Simplification for Online Sales, Expanding Digital Import One Stop Shop

European Council Approves VAT Simplification for Online Sales, Expanding Digital Import One Stop Shop

European Council Approves VAT Simplification for Online Sales, Expanding Digital Import One Stop Shop
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NEX Supplies Thai-Made Electric Buses for Bangkok Mass Transit Authority Project

NEX Supplies Thai-Made Electric Buses for Bangkok Mass Transit Authority Project

NEX, a Thai manufacturer, is supplying electric buses for the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority's (BMTA) project to procure 1,520 electric vehicles. These buses are manufactured and assembled at the Absolute Assembly Company Limited (AAB) plant, a joint venture between NEX and Energy Absolute Public Company Limited (EA) Group, located in Ban Pho District, Chachoengsao Province. The AAB plant adheres to stringent quality controls throughout the manufacturing, assembly, and inspection processes before delivery. NEX's electric buses are also certified under the Made in Thailand (MiT) program by the Federation of Thai Industries, emphasizing their local origin and quality. These vehicles are already in use on university campuses and public bus routes, with Thai Smile Bus Company Limited (TSB) being a significant customer, operating over 2,000 NEX buses across 124 routes in Bangkok and surrounding provinces. NEX also provides commercial electric vehicles for freight transport.
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E-commerce Businesses Increasingly Outsource Operations to Manage Customer Service and Fulfillment

E-commerce Businesses Increasingly Outsource Operations to Manage Customer Service and Fulfillment

E-commerce Businesses Increasingly Outsource Operations to Manage Customer Service and Fulfillment
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FTC Act Section 5 Misused in Meta Pixel Demand Letters, Clarifies Enforcement Authority

FTC Act Section 5 Misused in Meta Pixel Demand Letters, Clarifies Enforcement Authority

FTC Act Section 5 Misused in Meta Pixel Demand Letters, Clarifies Enforcement Authority
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Scientists Discover Giant 66-Pound Rodent Fossil in Thailand, Rewriting Evolutionary History

Scientists Discover Giant 66-Pound Rodent Fossil in Thailand, Rewriting Evolutionary History

An international team of paleontologists, including scientists from McGill University, has discovered fossils of a previously unknown giant rodent species, *Yakamys sirindhornae*, in a mine in southern Thailand. This prehistoric rodent, estimated to have weighed approximately 30 kilograms (66 pounds), lived about 34 million years ago during the middle of the Paleogene period. The discovery consists of remarkably large fossilized teeth—a lower second molar and a lower incisor—recovered from the Bang Mark Pit at the Krabi lignite mine. This finding suggests that giant rodents appeared much earlier and in more diverse geographical locations than previously understood. The name *Yakamys* combines the Thai word for giant, 'yak,' with the Greek word for mouse or rat, 'mys,' while 'sirindhornae' honors Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn for her support of scientific research in Thailand. The research team utilized seven established methods based on tooth measurements to estimate the animal's body mass, indicating it...
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Thailand Approves Up to 30% Import Duty on Foreign E-commerce Goods to Aid Local Businesses

Thailand Approves Up to 30% Import Duty on Foreign E-commerce Goods to Aid Local Businesses

Thailand's cabinet has officially approved new import duties, imposing up to a 30 percent levy on goods purchased from foreign e-commerce platforms. These duties will apply to items delivered via express courier or international post. The government's primary stated goal for this measure is to create a more equitable competitive environment for local small businesses. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas highlighted that the rapid growth of e-commerce has provided Thai consumers with easy access to inexpensive foreign products. However, domestic businesses face disadvantages due to the costs associated with local taxes, wages, and compliance with national laws and product standards. The government also expressed concerns regarding the potential for substandard or unsafe cheap imports sold online, aiming to discourage products for which no Thailand-based business is accountable for meeting product standards. Minister Nitithanprapas clarified that the measure is not intended to bl...
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APEC Finance Ministers Endorse Digital Infrastructure Financing Policy, Emphasize Consumer Protection

APEC Finance Ministers Endorse Digital Infrastructure Financing Policy, Emphasize Consumer Protection

APEC Finance Ministers Endorse Digital Infrastructure Financing Policy, Emphasize Consumer Protection
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TikTok Launches Standalone Shop App in Four Asian Markets to Expand E-commerce Business

TikTok Launches Standalone Shop App in Four Asian Markets to Expand E-commerce Business

TikTok Launches Standalone Shop App in Four Asian Markets to Expand E-commerce Business
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Companies risk fines of 6% global turnover for unfair digital trade practices, EU draft law shows

Companies risk fines of 6% global turnover for unfair digital trade practices, EU draft law shows

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Companies found guilty of using unfair digital trade practices to push people to buy more or target children with personalised advertising risk fines of as much as 6% of annual global turnover, according to a European Commission draft law seen by Reuters.
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Japanese investors become net buyers of foreign bonds for the first time in three months

Japanese investors become net buyers of foreign bonds for the first time in three months

Nov 10 (Reuters) - Japanese investors became net buyers of foreign bonds for the first time in three months in October as Treasury yields eased from early-October two-and-a-half-decade highs, while selloffs in AI-linked technology stocks boosted demand for safe-haven assets.
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Agentic Commerce Faces Trust Challenges Amid Rapid Growth in Retail Transactions

Agentic Commerce Faces Trust Challenges Amid Rapid Growth in Retail Transactions

Agentic Commerce Faces Trust Challenges Amid Rapid Growth in Retail Transactions