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Vaccines in development hit 70, deaths top 114,000: Virus update
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/04/2020
» Seventy coronavirus vaccines are in development globally, with three already being tested in human trials, the World Health Organization said. The northeastern Chinese city of Harbin tightened rules to curb the spread of the virus.
Myanmar sees rise in tourism despite Rohingya crisis
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/02/2018
» Myanmar tourist arrivals rose 18% last year to 3.44 million visitors, despite international condemnation over the treatment of its Rohingya Muslim population.
BoT unexpectedly cuts key interest rate again
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/04/2015
» The Bank of Thailand unexpectedly cut its benchmark interest rate for a second straight meeting, just hours after the Finance Ministry lowered its economic growth forecast for this year.
Philippines wins Moody’s upgrade
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/12/2014
» The Philippines won a second rating upgrade from Moody’s Investors Service in just over a year, even as the central bank highlighted growth risks in refraining from raising interest rates on Thursday.
Rupiah leads Asia weekly gains
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/10/2014
» HONG KONG/JAKARTA — Indonesia’s rupiah and the South Korean won led gains in Asian currencies this week as investors pushed back bets for higher US interest rates, reducing demand for the greenback.
PTT to get spot cargo from Yemen
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/05/2013
» Thailand's state-owned PTT Pcl (PTT), Southeast Asia's first importer of liquefied natural gas, is set to get a spot cargo from Yemen at the Map Ta Phut terminal.
Baht set for biggest weekly loss
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/01/2013
» Thailand's baht was headed for its biggest weekly loss since June amid concern its appreciation to a 17-month high versus the United States dollar and a four-year high against the yen will hurt exports. Government bonds held steady.
Baht high on fund inflows
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/01/2013
» Thailand's baht traded near a 17-month high as overseas investors increased holdings of the country's assets, spurred by an improving outlook for Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy. Government bonds were steady.
Baht near 17-month high
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/01/2013
» Thailand's baht traded near a 17- month high as speculation mounts that the central bank will intervene to halt appreciation that hurts exports.
Baht set for best weekly rally in year
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/01/2013
» Thailand's baht was poised for its biggest weekly advance since December 2011, and government bonds rose, as global funds increased holdings of assets that offer higher yields.