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New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion
China hits back by levying tariffs on US$60b of US goods
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China hits back by levying tariffs on US$60b of US goods
23 Sept 03:43Key points summarised by AI
China will levy tariffs on US$60 billion worth of US goods in retaliation for new US tariffs, escalating the ongoing trade dispute.
The tariff rates have been reduced to 5-10% from the initially proposed 5-25%, with these measures taking effect on September 24, the same day the US imposes new tariffs on Chinese products.
New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion
20 Oct 11:38Key points summarised by AI
The Cabinet approved a new Bt50-billion 'A House for Each PLUS' home loan scheme from the Government Housing Bank, offering up to Bt3 million with 40-year repayment terms for low- and middle-income earners.
This initiative aims to significantly boost the property sector and national economy, projecting to generate Bt125 billion in economic activity and create jobs.