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Q2 GDP growth below forecast, outlook trimmed
Reuters, Published on 21/08/2023
» Thailand's economy expanded slower than expected in the second quarter, data showed on Monday, with strength in tourism helping to counter weaker exports amid a slowdown in global demand.
Economy likely grew 3.1% in Q2 on higher tourist arrivals
Reuters, Published on 18/08/2023
» BENGALURU: Thailand's economy likely grew 3.1% in the April-June quarter from a year ago, up from 2.7% in the previous quarter, driven by increased foreign tourist arrivals, according to the median forecast of 21 economists polled.
Economic recovery intact, says Bank of Thailand
Reuters, Published on 16/08/2023
» Thailand's exports may be weaker than expected but the overall economic recovery was intact, Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said on Wednesday.
Philippines looks to import 500,000 tonnes of rice
Reuters, Published on 16/08/2023
» MANILA: The Philippines' Department of Agriculture is recommending additional rice importation of about 500,000 metric tonnes to cover potential crop losses from the El Nino dry weather condition, a senior official said on Wednesday.
Vietnam has up to 8m tonnes of rice for export
Reuters, Published on 11/08/2023
» HANOI: Vietnam has 7 million to 8 million metric tonnes of rice for export this year, state media reported on Friday.
Consumer confidence drops for first time in 14 months
Reuters, Published on 11/08/2023
» Thai consumer confidence declined for the first time in 14 months in July, dented by concerns over persistent political uncertainty after elections were held in May, and a slow economic recovery, a survey showed on Friday.
2023 exports between 0.5% fall and 1% growth
Reuters, Published on 08/08/2023
» Thailand’s exports are expected to record between a 0.5% drop and a 1% rise this year, unchanged from a previous forecast, the Thai National Shippers’ Council said on Tuesday.
Investment bank Credit Suisse sacking most Hong Kong staff
Reuters, Published on 07/08/2023
» HONG KONG - Around 80% of Hong Kong-based investment banking staff at Credit Suisse will be made redundant starting this week, two people with knowledge of the matter said, as part of the bank's integration with UBS Group.
Rice exports benefitting from India's export ban
Reuters, Published on 07/08/2023
» Thailand is benefitting from India's rice export ban and has no reason to halt shipments of the grain itself, caretaker Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said on Monday.
Business group keeps growth outlook at 3.0-3.5%
Reuters, Published on 02/08/2023
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow 3.0% to 3.5% this year, the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) said on Wednesday, unchanged from its previous forecast.