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Light at the end of the tunnel for global economy
Business, Published on 01/06/2024
» Entering the middle of the second quarter, the world economy has begun to signal a more coordinated recovery. Preliminary composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) readings for May recovered in the US, the euro zone, Japan and other large economies, indicating global economic growth is expanding more broadly.
The lasting legacy of Abenomics
Oped, Koichi Hamada, Published on 31/05/2024
» After the 1985 Plaza Accord pushed the yen's exchange rate sharply upwards, Japan's economy suffered a severe slowdown that proved mightily difficult to reverse. In fact, the only prime minister to oversee a period of consistent growth and high employment in the past three decades was Shinzo Abe, during his second term, which began in 2012.
BoT: Baht to reverse course in H2
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/05/2024
» The baht depreciation softened in April, supported by the Thai economy's improving momentum, while a central bank executive expects the local currency to strengthen in the second half of this year.
Asian shares rise after Wall Street advances
Business, Published on 30/03/2024
» RECAP: Shares in Asia rose yesterday following gains on Wall Street, which closed out a stellar quarter ahead of a holiday on Friday. Benchmarks in Japan, South Korea and mainland China all edged higher, while the US dollar firmed after hawkish comments from a Federal Reserve official.
The world moves ahead cautiously
Business, Published on 30/03/2024
» Entering the second quarter, the global economy shows signs of looking better than expected. Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) readings, a closely watched gauge of the business outlook, are among the economic indicators that are continuing to recover.
JCC Bangkok Supports Disabled with 380K THB Donation
Published on 29/03/2024
» The Japanese Chamber of Commerce Bangkok (JCC) Social Contribution Committee General Social Contribution Section, represented by Mr. Yoshihiro Sugeta (Hitachi Asia Ltd.), donated around 380,000 baht worth of supplies to the Industrial Rehabilitation Center (IRC) in Pathum Thani on March 26, 2024. The IRC is under the supervision of the SSO Office of the Ministry of Labour.
Japan adds driver, railway roles to skilled foreign worker visa
Published on 29/03/2024
» TOKYO: The Japanese government on Friday added four new industries to its foreign skilled worker visa programme as it moves to address the nation's driver shortage by allowing more people access to stays of up to five years.
Ministry tells Japan it will address visa overstay issue
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 17/03/2024
» The Foreign Ministry has reaffirmed the government's commitment to addressing the issue of Thai nationals who overstay their 15-day visas in Japan after the number of cases spiked in the past few years.
Japanese outlay of B10bn fuels Thai S-curve sectors
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/02/2024
» Two Japanese firms are planning to spend a total of 10 billion baht expanding their investment into Thailand in S-curve industries, says the Industry Ministry.
Lessons for Land Bridge advocates
Business, Published on 29/01/2024
» During the mobile cabinet meeting in Ranong last week, the Land Bridge project once again became a disputed topic as locals in the proposed area met Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and voiced concerns over the possible impact on their way of life and environmental damage.