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Tariff Woes
Girl ever pulls that with me Ill start making deductions for airport and road construction. -
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Middle East Seven More Tragic Deaths in Gaza: Malnutrition Crisis Deepens
Nope Im well fed and happy with a roof over my head because my lot hasnt raped and murdered any babies and tortured kidnapped hostages. Folks should realize that actions have consequences. Sick is supporting baby rapers and kidnapping. -
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Good news for Americans: Trump is giving $600 rebate to everybody
Not a single economist or financial analyst of any stripe is saying that. They are all saying (totally accurately) that the tariff has to be paid by the importer or company receiving the goods when they arrive at their destination. They then have the choice of either absorbing the costs themselves, or passing then on to the consumer. All of the articles I've read, say that in that situation, it's virtually inevitable that customers will end up paying more for some imported products. In fact, as the article below shows, some companies have already said that they will increase the prices they charge consumers. Others say that they will try not to increase costs for now, but may have to do so later and in the meantime, it will cost their companies millions or even billions of dollars. What companies have said so far about how Trump tariffs will affect prices https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/donald-trump-tariffs-companies-prices-b2709727.html -
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Transport Hanoi Greenlights Groundbreaking Urban Rail Expansion
Photo courtesy of VN Express In a significant move to revolutionise Hanoi's public transport, the city is set to break ground on two major urban railway projects in the final quarter of 2025. This is part of an ambitious plan aimed at alleviating the persistent traffic congestion besetting the Vietnamese capital. According to the government's master plan approval for the 2021–2030 period with a visionary nod towards 2050, Hanoi envisions the development of 14 new metro lines. Now, efforts are accelerating for the construction of line No. 2 (Nam Thang Long – Tran Hung Dao) and line No. 5 (Van Cao – Hoa Lac). These projects are scheduled to commence on 10th October and 19th December, respectively. Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, Duong Duc Tuan, has charged all relevant departments and local authorities with swiftly executing city directives. He emphasises the importance of addressing any obstacles expeditiously, to ensure a smooth development process. Line No. 2, stretching 11.5 kilometres, will be a combination of 8.9 km underground and 2.6 km elevated tracks. This line will feature seven underground and three elevated stations. The investment for this ambitious project amounts to approximately 35.6 trillion VND (around 1.6 billion Thai Baht), a substantial rise from its initial 2008 approval. The route begins at Nam Thang Long and weaves through major areas such as Nguyen Van Huyen, Hoang Quoc Viet, and culminates at Tran Hung Dao Street, traversing the bustling Old Quarter. Line No. 5, at 38 kilometres, represents the longest addition to Hanoi’s metro network. The route starts from the Van Cao – Hoang Hoa Tham intersection and courses through Ngoc Khanh and along Thang Long Boulevard, finally reaching Hoa Lac. It aligns closely with existing roads to minimise land clearance and cost implications. This line will host 21 stations, featuring a mix of six underground and 15 ground-level stops. Its total investment is pegged at over 61.9 trillion VND (approximately 2.8 billion Thai Baht), sourced through Official Development Assistance, the city’s budget, and public-private partnerships. The introduction of Line No. 5 is projected to significantly enhance connectivity between central Hanoi and key development areas, including the Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park, Vietnam National University’s emerging campus, and the budding Hoa Lac urban area. This improved accessibility is expected to stimulate socio-economic growth along the city's western corridor. With these projects, Hanoi aims to transform its transport landscape, offering citizens a modern, efficient means of commuting, and potentially setting a benchmark for urban development across Southeast Asia. Adapted by ASEAN Now from VN Express 2025-07-31 -
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Thai - Cambodia Conflict Aussie with a Thai Heart Donates Rice to Soldiers at Sakon Nakhon Border Relief Centre
They certainly outnumber the Cambodians, and have some better equipment. Mind you prominent amongst the newsreel footage were several batteries of the US M101 howitzer - a Second World War piece which also saw service in Korea and Vietnam, and which ceased production in the 1950s. It fires the US M1 ammunition system out to a relatively short range of 11000m. It is roughly comparable with the Soviet Era ( Chinese made) equipment which the Cambodians have.
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