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Shares rally as Trump delays Iran decision
Business, Published on 21/06/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities staged a relief rally and the dollar declined after the White House said President Donald Trump would decide within two weeks whether Washington will join Israel in launching strikes against Iran.
Stocks fall, oil jumps after Israeli strikes on Iran
Business, Published on 14/06/2025
» RECAP: Stocks fell in most Asian markets yesterday and oil prices jumped as investors rushed to safe-haven assets after Israel attacked Iran's nuclear sites in a major escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
AWC’s 5-billion-baht Ritz-Carlton set to offer most expensive room rates
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 09/06/2025
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) has invested over 5 billion baht in developing the Ritz-Carlton Bangkok at the Lhong 1919 Riverside Heritage Destination in Bangkok, aiming to become the hotel offering the highest room rate in the city.
Shares dip as Thai billionaire transfers stakes to children
Published on 27/05/2025
» Shares of Berli Jucker (BJC) and Asset World Corp (AWC) dipped on Tuesday, after billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi offloaded control of the two Bangkok-listed companies to his offspring, triggering investor concerns about a change in major shareholders.
AWC calls for action on tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 12/05/2025
» SET-listed Asset World Corp (AWC) has urged the government to swiftly restore tourism confidence and promote new attractions to lure high-spending visitors.
'White Lotus' boon yet to materialise
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/05/2025
» Hotels in the South have yet to feel any impact from the White Lotus HBO series filmed in Thailand, as the volatile global economy and safety concerns regarding the country have affected prospective tourists' decision-making.
China raises tariffs on US goods to 84%
Published on 09/04/2025
» China has retaliated against new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump by announcing it would raise duties on US goods, further rattling markets and deepening a trade war between the world’s largest economies.
Upheaval leads to slower bookings, cancellation queries
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/04/2025
» Friday's earthquake has struck the Thai tourism industry, leading to slow bookings for the upcoming Songkran holiday, while airlines have started receiving inquiries for refunds and cancellations.
Top Thai mall builder Central plans B120bn 5-year expansion
Published on 20/03/2025
» Central Pattana Plc, Thailand’s largest shopping mall developer, plans to invest more than 120 billion baht in the next five years to build new retail plazas, office buildings and other properties amid rising urbanisation and booming tourism.
Trump tariff storm batters Asian shares
Business, Published on 01/03/2025
» RECAP: Emerging Asian markets got swept up in the global equities storm yesterday, with Thai and Indonesian stocks teetering on the brink of a bear market as President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats sent risk assets reeling.