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Regional markets dip on valuation concerns
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities declined on Friday after a rally in US stocks stalled amid concern that valuations have become stretched, especially for technology companies, following a relentless surge.
Hundreds protest in Madagascar as president to announce new premier
AFP, Published on 07/10/2025
» ANTANANARIVO - Security forces dispersed hundreds of protesters with tear gas in Madagascar's capital Monday, injuring at least one, AFP reporters saw, while President Andry Rajoelina was expected to name a new premier in a bid to defuse the crisis.
The Gleamers: How Asia’s play-focused consumers are reshaping commerce
Online Reporters, Published on 26/08/2025
» Asia is experiencing a unique demographic convergence. By 2050, the region will house one in four of the world’s seniors (over 60) as well as 60% of its young people. This generational mix is creating a powerful new consumer archetype that transcends age: “The Gleamers”.
Bangkok land prices decline in 2nd quarter
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 31/07/2025
» The price index for vacant land in Greater Bangkok fell in the second quarter of 2025 after two consecutive quarterly increases, mainly attributed to the economic slowdown and the postponement of Bangkok's new city plan implementation to 2027.
Stock trading rattled by uncertainty
Business, Published on 16/06/2025
» Amid an imminent cabinet reshuffle and intensifying conflicts among coalition parties, the Thai stock market is again feeling the pressure of domestic political uncertainty just as global volatility about reciprocal tariffs ripples, say pundits.
Asian currencies surge on weaker dollar, oil falls
Published on 05/05/2025
» Asian currencies advanced amid broad weakness in the dollar and US assets as investors awaited further progress on trade deals. Crude oil slumped 3.6% after OPEC+ agreed to a further surge in output.
Gold passes $3,500 amid Trump turmoil
Published on 22/04/2025
» Gold extended its record run on Tuesday, breaching $3,500 per ounce, as weakness in the dollar, US President Donald Trump’s attacks on the Federal Reserve and trade war fears spurred demand for the safe-haven asset.
Thai scion bets US-China feud will ease Bangkok property glut
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/09/2024
» Frasers Property Limited, controlled by Thailand's richest man, is banking on US-China tensions to help reduce an oversupply of office space that has plagued the country's capital.
Most Asian markets revive after global rout
Published on 06/08/2024
» Japanese equities powered higher on Tuesday, leading a global rebound as they retraced some of the losses sustained in a rout on Monday that erased billions across markets from New York to London.
Finance official optimistic on H2
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/05/2024
» The economy is poised for healthier growth in the second half of the year, with three significant financial injections planned to stimulate momentum.