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Oct industries sentiment at 5-month high on travel reopening
Reuters, Published on 08/11/2021
» Thailand's industries sentiment rose for a second straight month in October to a five-month high, bolstered by improved economic activity following an easing of coronavirus curbs, including a travel reopening, an industries group said on Monday.
Finance ministry cuts 2021 GDP outlook
Reuters, Published on 28/10/2021
» The Finance Ministry on Thursday cut its 2021 economic growth forecast to 1.0% from a previously projected 1.3% expansion, the fourth such revision this year, as the country struggles to recover from the pandemic.
Jan-Sept exports rise 15.5% y/y - commerce minister
Reuters, Published on 26/10/2021
» Thailand's exports rose more than expected in September from a year earlier, helped by trade partners' economic recovery, a weak baht and government trade promotion, the commerce minister said on Tuesday.
Industries sentiment rises for first time in 6 months
Reuters, Published on 12/10/2021
» Thailand's industries sentiment rose for the first time in six months in September thanks to an easing of coronavirus restrictions, while reopening plans should bolster the mood further, an industries group said on Tuesday.
Hospitality and travel shares soar on reopening plans
Reuters, Published on 12/10/2021
» Shares in Thailand's hotels and airlines jumped in Tuesday morning's trading, lifted by an announcement by the prime minister that more vaccinated tourists would be allowed to visit the country from November.
Economy to improve in fourth quarter on eased curbs
Reuters, Published on 07/10/2021
» The economy should improve further in the final quarter of this year thanks to government support measures and September's relaxation of coronavirus curbs to spur activity, a deputy prime minister said on Thursday.
Indonesia president backs amnesty for professor jailed for WhatsApp message
Reuters, Published on 06/10/2021
» JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo has agreed to pardon an academic jailed last month for defamation under a controversial internet law, a minister said, following an outcry from human rights groups who say the law risks curtailing free speech.
Sept inflation beats forecast as state subsidies end
Reuters, Published on 05/10/2021
» The headline consumer price index (CPI) rose more than expected in September as government utility subsidies ended and energy prices increased, the Commerce Ministry said on Tuesday.
Economy in better shape as restrictions ease, says central bank
Reuters, Published on 30/09/2021
» The economy is still suffering from the impacts of Covid-19 at home and abroad, with consumption and investment down and exports slowing, but activity is improving after an easing of restrictions, the central bank said on Thursday.
China's energy crunch triggers alarm, pleas for more coal
Reuters, Published on 28/09/2021
» SHANGHAI: As a severe power crunch roils China's northeastern industrial heartland, senior officials face mounting pressure from alarmed citizens to ramp up coal imports thick and fast in order to keep lights on, factories open and even water supplies flowing.