Britain has almost 1 million young people not in work or education – here’s what evidence shows can change that 
Gold and Silver Surge as Safe Haven Demand Rises on U.S. Economic Uncertainty 
Dollar Struggles as Markets Eye Key Central Bank Decisions and Global Rate Outlooks 
Asian Technology and Chipmaking Stocks Slide as AI Spending Concerns Shake Markets 
iRobot Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Rising Competition and Tariff Pressures 
Ford Takes $19.5 Billion Charge as EV Strategy Shifts Toward Hybrids 
Glastonbury is as popular than ever, but complaints about the lineup reveal its generational challenge 
The Beauty Beneath the Expressway: A Journey from Self to Service 
Bank of Japan Poised for Historic Rate Hike as Inflation Pressures Persist 
Korea Zinc to Build $7.4 Billion Critical Minerals Refinery in Tennessee With U.S. Government Backing 
FDA Says No Black Box Warning Planned for COVID-19 Vaccines Despite Safety Debate 
Treasury Wine Estates Shares Plunge on Earnings Warning Amid U.S. and China Weakness 
Canada’s local food system faces major roadblocks without urgent policy changes 
Asian Currencies Trade Sideways as Dollar Weakens Ahead of Key U.S. Data 
Nomura Expands Alternative Assets Strategy With Focus on Private Debt Acquisitions 
South Korea Warns Weak Won Could Push Inflation Higher in 2025 
Robinhood Expands Sports Event Contracts With Player Performance Wagers 
Thailand’s PTT Oil and Retail will invest $405 million in the expansion of its Cafe Amazon network and its Texas Chicken franchise, accounting for 45 percent of its $900 million capital expenditure budget
According to CEO Disathat Panyarachun, 400 Cafe Amazon stores are slated to open this year, along with 122 gas stations and 500 EV charging stations.
PTT is also eyeing potential mergers and acquisitions.
Café Amazon, which was founded in 2002, has 3900 locations in its home market and more than 350 locations in ten overseas countries, including Japan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, China, Malaysia, Burma, and the Philippines.
The Thai café chain opened its first outlet in Saudi Arabia last year with plans to open 150 more by 2032. By 2025, Café Amazon plans to add 1,000 new locations abroad.
The company’s retail portfolio includes Texas Chicken, c-store chain Jiffy and Pearly Tea.
