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Thailand’s prime minister survives no-confidence vote as protest looms

Bloomberg Thailand Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha survived a no-confidence vote in parliament after a four-day debate in which the opposition criticised his government for its handling of the Covid-19 outbreak, the economy and alleged corruption. The no-confidence motion against the premier was rejected by 272 lawmakers, while 206 voted supported it, according to a televised broadcast of the proceedings in ...

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Lawmakers back Dutch curfew in win for premier

Bloomberg Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte won parliamentary backing for a contested nighttime curfew to contain the coronavirus, capping a roller-coaster week that tested his popularity less than a month before a general election. The legislation passed by the Senate in The Hague means the nighttime curfew, which began on January 23 and triggered riots in Dutch cities, can stay ...

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Bonuses to disappoint bankers after banner year for finance

Bloomberg After a stellar year for trading and dealmaking, European bankers are joining their American counterparts in learning their bonuses won’t be quite as impressive. Credit Suisse Group AG, which contended with major legal hits and writedowns last year, reduced its bonus pool by about 7%. Deutsche Bank AG will boost bonuses for its traders by more than 10%, but ...

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