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Creepy toys
Oped, Postbag, Published on 15/06/2024
» Re: "Doll seller faces charges over undelivered orders", (BP, June 11).
Asian equities mixed despite gains in Japan
Business, Published on 15/06/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were mixed on Friday, with Japanese shares surging following the Bank of Japan's decision to delay a reduction in bond buying. However, Chinese and Australian market weakness dragged down the overall MSCI Asia Pacific Index.
Association sees uptick in used car market
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/06/2024
» The used car market is expected to grow in the latter half of this year as financial service providers may ease the lending criteria for prospective buyers, following discussions regarding the stringent loan conditions, says the Association of Used Car.
MPC votes 6-1 to keep policy rate
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/06/2024
» Thailand's GDP growth rate could potentially reach 3% this year, contingent on the disbursement of the fiscal budget and the implementation of the digital wallet scheme this year, according to the central bank.
The best learning destinations
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 13/06/2024
» As clouds of rain spread, Life explores interesting museums and learning centre experiences that can accommodate various lifestyles and those wanting a quick weekend trip.
Myanmar poverty deepening, says World Bank
Published on 12/06/2024
» Poverty in Myanmar is more widespread than at any time in the last six years, while economic growth in the conflict-torn country is likely to remain at 1% with little respite in sight, the World Bank said on Wednesday.
Loans, guarantees part of ‘Ignite’ vision
Published on 11/06/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a low-interest loan programme worth 5 billion baht to support the government’s “Ignite Thailand” vision and a credit guarantee fund valued at 50 billion baht to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access credit.
Thailand aiming for at least 3% growth this year, more tourists
Published on 10/06/2024
» Thailand is aiming to achieve at least 3% economic growth this year and seeks to attract more foreign tourists and accelerate public and private investment, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Monday.
Mauritius plans 2% ‘climate levy’ on businesses
Published on 08/06/2024
» Mauritius, an Indian Ocean island nation grappling with flash floods and erosion, plans to introduce a 2% climate levy on company profits to finance projects fighting climate change, according to Finance Minister Renganaden Padayachy.
Asian shares advance on rate-cut optimism
Business, Published on 08/06/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks revived as central banks in the euro zone and Canada began their rate easing cycles this week, adding to expectations that the US Federal Reserve could soon follow suit.