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Visa card spending per visitor rises in Thailand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/05/2025
» Visa Thailand has observed slower growth in Visa card payments made by inbound tourists, in line with stagnant foreign tourist arrivals.
China's yuan fit to rival US dollar as global currency if more accessible: economist
Published on 23/05/2025
» China's yuan has the potential to rival a weakening US dollar as a global currency if Beijing liberalises convertibility and access for foreigners, according to a senior Asian economist.
Asia must not succumb to tariff retaliation: Singapore
Reuters, Published on 23/05/2025
» SINGAPORE — Asian economies must remain agile and not succumb to tit-for-tat tariff retaliation, a deputy managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on Friday.
Prudential Thailand highlights wealth transfer needs of affluent families
Published on 23/05/2025
» With a strong and strategic focus on Asia, UK-based multinational insurer Prudential Group is pursuing double-digit annual growth in Thailand through 2027. Its local unit, Prudential Thailand, plans to achieve this target in part by expanding services tailored to high-net-worth (HNW) individuals, according to chief executive Bundit (Kenny) Jiamanukoonkit.
Mitsubishi Electric banks on Southeast Asia market
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/05/2025
» Mitsubishi Electric Group is strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia, opening new offices in Cambodia.
Vietnam cuts renewable power subsidies
Published on 22/05/2025
» HANOI — Vietnam’s state power utility has cut the previously agreed subsidised prices it pays for electricity from some solar and wind farms, which now risk defaulting on their debts with banks, according to an investors’ petition seen by Reuters.
Thailand Hosts APIC 2025, Driving Sustainable Innovation
Published on 22/05/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries, Petrochemical Industry Club (FTIPC) proudly represented Thailand as host of the Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference 2025 (APIC 2025) under the theme “Ensuring a Transformed World Prosperity: Action for Planet with Innovation and Collaboration.” Held on 15–16 May 2025 at Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Bangkok, the event marked the 43rd edition of APIC and the third time Thailand has hosted the prestigious gathering.
Bitcoin tops $111,000 for first time
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/05/2025
» SINGAPORE — Bitcoin surpassed US$111,000 for the first time to reach a record high, with traders increasingly bullish on the prospects of the original cryptocurrency amid mounting institutional demand.
Proposal for additional data centres in the provinces
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/05/2025
» Expanding data centres beyond Bangkok, enhancing mobile broadband performance, and strengthening network connectivity through internet exchange points are crucial for improving Thailand's internet resilience and establishing it as a regional data centre hub.
A beautiful musical journey awaits
Life, Published on 22/05/2025
» Sala Sudasiri Sobha presents "Aria – A Romantic And Soul-Stirring Musical Journey" featuring acclaimed musicians Jo Anne Sukumaran and Aya Sakou, on Sunday at 4pm.