Showing 1 - 10 of 91
DeepSeek and Trump keep traders on their toes
Business, Published on 01/02/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian markets edged up on Friday after days of volatility in the tech world caused by the DeepSeek AI breakthrough, while sentiment was dampened by US President Donald Trump confirming hefty tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
‘Game over’ for Covid despite next surge
Published on 17/09/2024
» Covid-19 will be treated as a typical respiratory disease from now on as the number of cases keeps shrinking and the symptoms are becoming less severe, says Chulalongkorn University virologist Dr Yong Poovorawan.
Asian shares ease back on profit-taking
Business, Published on 22/06/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares ended the week with a whimper after a recent rally to 26-month highs drew profit-taking, while the relentless strength in the US dollar pushed the Japanese yen towards the intervention zone.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Feb 9-15
Guru, Published on 09/02/2024
» Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Asian markets tread water, waiting for US cues
Business, Published on 25/11/2023
» RECAP: Asian currencies and equities were largely subdued on Friday, with the baht and South Korean won leading declines, as increasing scepticism over whether the Federal Reserve is done with interest rate hikes kept risk appetite in check.
Five cases of new Covid subvariant found
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/07/2023
» Thailand has detected five cases of a new coronavirus XBB subvariant called EG.5.1 which is known to spread quickly but has mild symptoms, according to the Department of Medical Sciences.
PM sounds alarm on Covid's resurgence
News, Published on 28/04/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed health authorities in major tourism destinations to closely monitor the number of Covid-19 cases in their area as the number of new infections continues to surge after the holidays.
Lowdown on the latest Covid variant XBB.1.16
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/04/2023
» Thailand recently reported 27 cases of the new Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16, prompting authorities to monitor its transmission speed and the ease with which it can escape people's ability to handle the virus in the wake of months, if not years, of vaccines and herd immunity.
Asian markets rally amid thin Easter weekend trade
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/04/2023
» RECAP: Most Asian markets rallied yesterday after a sell-off the previous day in reaction to more evidence of a US economic slowdown. Trade was thin as many Western markets observed the Good Friday holiday.
First cases of Kraken detected
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/02/2023
» The Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) has found two cases of a new sub-variant of Omicron, XBB.1.5, which has a strong transmission capacity.