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Analyst urges narrower interest rate spread
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/09/2025
» The new governor of the Bank of Thailand is being urged to prioritise narrowing the spread between lending and deposit interest rates, which is the highest in Southeast Asia, while also managing the baht to align with regional currencies.
PTT touts natural gas as a mainstay
Business, Published on 29/09/2025
» PTT Plc has geared up its natural gas business, reaffirming its strategy to capture global energy trends that position the fuel as the cornerstone of the global system over the next 2-3 decades.
Malaysia's halal system fosters economic growth
Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 28/09/2025
» Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia is considered a major driving force in the global halal economy, with major export destinations like China, Singapore, the US and Japan, highlighting the country's role as a major supplier of high-quality halal goods.
47% of Thais hit by financial fraudsters
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/09/2025
» Scammers can access up to 73% of Thais, with 47% already falling victim to financial fraud, yet most victims remain silent after being scammed, according to a study by Chulalongkorn University.
The rise of secondary destinations
Oped, Published on 26/09/2025
» As we mark World Tourism Day tomorrow, we're turning the spotlight on one of the unsung heroes of travel -- secondary destinations. This international awareness day gives our industry an opportunity to take a pause and reflect on how travel is evolving. At Agoda, we see the growing popularity of secondary cities as a notable development in the travel market.
Thailand’s export growth slows as US tariffs bite
Business, Published on 24/09/2025
» Thailand’s exports grew at the slowest pace in nearly a year in August due to the impact of US tariffs, which is expected to be more pronounced from September to December, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
New round of EU FTA talks set
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 23/09/2025
» The conclusion of the Indonesia-European Union (EU) free trade agreement (FTA) does not affect Thailand's ongoing negotiations with the EU, with the seventh round of discussions set for the end of this month.
Thailand LAB 2025 drives Asia’s science growth
Published on 22/09/2025
» Thailand LAB INTERNATIONAL, together with BioAP INTERNATIONAL and FutureCHEM INTERNATIONAL 2025, concluded with resounding success after three intensive days at BITEC, drawing 12,273 trade visitors from 51 countries. Across the congress halls, 230 keynote speakers delivered 75 sessions to 3,907 conference attendees, while 277 exhibitors showcased more than 500 leading brands. On the business front, the shows facilitated 463 successful matchmaking meetings, consolidating their status as Southeast Asia’s premier marketplace for laboratory, biotechnology and chemical solutions.
SkillsFuture an 'ideal model' for SE Asia
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 19/09/2025
» Singapore's transformation into a global economic powerhouse offers a roadmap for Southeast Asian nations seeking to navigate an era of global uncertainty, says Heng Swee Keat, chairman of Singapore's National Research Foundation and former deputy prime minister.
SCX's 2 new hotels to generate B900m
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 18/09/2025
» SET-listed developer SC Asset Corporation's subsidiary SCX Corporation, which manages its recurring-income assets, plans to open two new hotels in Bangkok and Pattaya over the next five weeks, targeting 900 million baht in revenue in 2026.