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Challenges to clinical trial growth in Thailand
Business, Published on 15/10/2025
» Thailand has potential to become an increasingly attractive location for pharmaceutical companies to conduct clinical trials. The total number of clinical trials conducted in 2024 was 527, an increase of 1.9% from 2023, BMI research has found.
Bank of Thailand easing cycle to extend to 2026
Business, Published on 03/10/2025
» The Bank of Thailand is expected to continue its easing cycle for the rest of 2025 amid a slowing economy. It has maintained its growth forecasts at 2.3% for 2025 and 1.7% for 2026. Our 2025 forecast is in line with the central bank's. However, recent political instability adds downside risks to growth.
Grasberg disaster exposes copper market fragilities
Published on 02/10/2025
» The copper market is long accustomed to unexpected supply hits but the catastrophic events at Freeport-McMoRan’s Grasberg mine in Indonesia are unprecedented in terms of scale and potential impact.
Vietnam is guiding the dong lower as US tariffs threaten exports
Published on 19/09/2025
» Vietnam is using the age-old tactic of currency depreciation to gain a competitive advantage over its Southeast Asian peers as nations look for ways to ease the burden from US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs.
Vietnam overtakes Thailand as top travel destination for Chinese tourists
Published on 16/09/2025
» This summer, Hu Jia and her family opted to skip Thailand’s iconic beaches and ornate temples, a short flight from her home in Sichuan province. Instead, she booked a two-week trip to Vietnam amid growing Chinese concerns over Thailand’s safety.
Thai PM to tackle baht strength as currency soars
Published on 15/09/2025
» Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday that the strength of the baht currency needs to be urgently addressed and that it would be discussed later in the day.
SEAMEO SEPS Seeks to Sustain Meaningful Benefits of School Feeding Programs
Published on 10/09/2025
» Thanks to a regional project, seven Southeast Asian schools have made positive and potentially sustainable impacts on their students via school breakfast or lunch initiatives.
Breaking barriers for Thai innovations
Oped, Published on 27/08/2025
» Thailand is abundant with talent in medical technology. Why aren't our homegrown innovations reaching patients? The answer is simple: a broken system.
CP AXTRA Malls Become Thailand’s New Happy Community Hubs
Published on 16/06/2025
» In a world where the pace of life continues to accelerate, CP AXTRA – the operator of Makro and Lotus’s – is reimagining the role of shopping malls in people’s lives. With its new “Happy Community” model, the company is transforming retail spaces into vibrant, inclusive hubs that bring people together, support local livelihoods and promote healthier, more sustainable lifestyles.
Thailand's refiners adjust to clean energy
Business, Published on 13/06/2025
» Thailand's refining industry is adapting to evolving market dynamics influenced by clean fuel policies. The industry has undergone structural changes due to mergers and acquisitions that have altered refiners' long-term business strategies amid changing dynamics in both domestic and regional markets.