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Tariff deal shows Thais ready for ‘new world order’
Published on 01/08/2025
» Economic and trade analysts have warned of a sluggish economy later this year as the impact of the 19% tariff rate imposed on Thailand by the United States takes hold.
Thailand’s tourism slump and household debt weigh on its lenders
Published on 22/07/2025
» Thailand’s banks are grappling with weak lending amid high household debt, slowing tourism and sluggish consumer spending that risk dampening their outlook for the rest of the year.
Chinese exports flood Southeast Asia on US tariffs
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/06/2025
» JAKARTA — Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia are among Asian countries seeing the sharpest surge in Chinese imports as higher US tariffs upend regional trade, according to Citigroup Incorporated.
Risk appetite sapped by trade war worries
Business, Published on 12/04/2025
» RECAP: Stocks in Asian emerging markets slipped yesterday as anxiety over tariff uncertainty and the broader fallout from an escalating US-China trade war prompted a pullback from riskier assets. But there was relief for regional currencies as the US dollar fell below 100 against a basket of major units for the first time since July 2023.
Singapore expected to ease currency settings on tariff risks
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/04/2025
» Singapore’s central bank is expected to ease monetary policy settings further, days after United States President Donald Trump unleashed the steepest tariffs in a century, threatening to disrupt global trade and sparking risk of retaliation.
Thai outlook dims after deadly quake, raising chance of rate cut
Published on 31/03/2025
» Thailand’s economic outlook is worsening after the deadly March 28 Myanmar earthquake, adding to pressure for another interest rate cut next month to support the sluggish economy, according to analysts.
Thai cabinet approves casino bill
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/03/2025
» Thailand’s cabinet on Thursday approved a draft law for casinos and entertainment complexes, as the government looks to attract more tourists and build a major gaming industry.
Thai cabinet approves casino bill
Published on 27/03/2025
» Thailand’s cabinet on Thursday approved a draft law for casinos and entertainment complexes, as the government looks to attract more tourists and build a major gaming industry.
BYD sales pass $100 billion, topping Tesla
Published on 25/03/2025
» Sales of BYD last year surpassed $100 billion, leapfrogging rival Tesla, as the Chinese auto giant wows consumers with a range of electric and hybrid cars packed with high-tech features.
UOB’s FY24 net profit rose 6% to record S$6.0 billion
Published on 26/02/2025
» UOB Group reported a record net profit of S$6.0 billion, up 6%, for the financial year ended 31 December 2024 (FY24).