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France hit with credit rating downgrade
Published on 18/10/2025
» PARIS - S&P Global has downgraded France’s credit rating in a surprise update on the euro zone’s second-biggest economy, warning that political instability has put the government’s efforts to repair its finances at risk.
Listed banks' interest income expected to slip
Business, Published on 17/10/2025
» The net interest income (NII) of listed banks is expected to decline significantly in the third quarter of this year, weighed down by the Bank of Thailand's policy rate cuts totalling one percentage point over the past 12 months.
AI leaders gather in Dubai to promote gospel of technology
Business, Published on 15/10/2025
» World leaders, ministers and technology executives are gathering at GITEX Global 2025 to share a unified vision of a future powered by cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI), the twin pillars of digital resilience and sustainable growth.
Finance Ministry preps tax reform timeline
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/10/2025
» The Finance Ministry is preparing a timeline for its tax reform plan, covering both tax increases and reductions.
That sinking feeling
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/10/2025
» Thailand has dealt with severe flooding for centuries, affecting millions of households and disrupting economic activities, especially in low-lying areas where disasters seem routine.
Stock rollercoaster goes from slump to stimulus-driven surge
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/10/2025
» After losing 9% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2025, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index is moving into the final quarter with more bullish sentiment, topping 1,300 points in early October thanks to the new government's economic stimulus and an easing cycle for Thai interest rates.
Redefining fair societal rules
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/10/2025
» Fighting corruption and restoring trust in the rule of law are crucial for Thailand's long-term competitiveness, experts said at a public forum organised by the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ).
New cabinet lifts consumer confidence
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/10/2025
» The consumer confidence index (CCI) in September rose for the first time in eight months as consumers are optimistic about the government's economic stimulus measures, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
Macron gives outgoing French PM final chance to salvage government
AFP, Published on 07/10/2025
» PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday gave Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu two days to salvage his administration, after the premier resigned following less than a month in office in a move that plunged the country further into a political crisis.
Vietnam posts fastest growth since 2022 as factories rev up
Published on 06/10/2025
» Vietnam’s economic growth accelerated at the fastest pace in three years in the third quarter, with manufacturing and business activity cushioning the economy against higher tariffs that took effect early August.