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Thailand kicks off first phase of digital wallet scheme
Reuters, Published on 25/09/2024
» The government on Wednesday launched the first phase of its flagship US$14 billion stimulus handout scheme, which will eventually see an estimated 45 million people receive 10,000 baht each, saying it would spark economic activity.
China new home prices fall at fastest pace in over 9 years
Reuters, Published on 14/09/2024
» BEIJING - China's new home prices fell at the fastest pace in more than nine years in August, official data showed on Saturday, as supportive measures failed to spur a meaningful recovery in the property sector.
Harris goes on offense against Trump in combative debate
Reuters, Published on 11/09/2024
» PHILADELPHIA: Republican Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris clashed over abortion, the economy, immigration and Trump's legal woes at their combative first presidential debate on Tuesday night, each seeking a campaign-altering moment in their closely fought election.
Inflation up in August, below forecast
Reuters, Published on 05/09/2024
» Thailand's annual headline inflation rate slowed in August, as food prices rose and energy prices fell, the Commerce Ministry said on Thursday, and remained below the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) target range of 1% to 3%.
Inflation target range still effective - central bank
Reuters, Published on 04/09/2024
» Thailand's current inflation target range of 1% to 3% has been effective in anchoring expectations and in handling price shocks, minutes of the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) Aug 21 monetary policy meeting showed on Wednesday.
BoT governor, finance minister to discuss inflation
Reuters, Published on 30/08/2024
» Thailand's central bank chief and finance minister will meet in early September to open negotiations on an inflation target for 2025, a senior official said, as the government seeks a new goal with an eye on a rate cut that it has pushed for months.
Japan PM Kishida to step down in September
Reuters, Published on 14/08/2024
» TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will step down as ruling party leader in September, media reported on Wednesday, ending a three-year term marked by rising prices and marred by political scandals.
Inflation up in July, above forecast
Reuters, Published on 07/08/2024
» Thailand's headline consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.83% in July from a year earlier, after the previous month's annual increase of 0.62%, the Commerce Ministry said on Wednesday.
Exports fall for first time in 3 months, weaker than expected
Reuters, Published on 26/07/2024
» Thai exports fell for the first time in three months in June due to slowing agriculture and food sales, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday, adding that it still expected exports to grow overall in 2024.
Central bank chief says stronger growth needed
Reuters, Published on 09/07/2024
» SYDNEY: Thailand's economic recovery is uneven and stronger growth is needed, Bank of Thailand (BoT) governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput told a seminar on Tuesday.