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China ramps up global yuan push
News, Published on 03/05/2025
» As Chinese President Xi Jinping toured Southeast Asia last month to forge closer ties against higher US tariffs, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) was seizing a moment of confusion and disruption in global trade to promote greater usage of the yuan.
Shares advance on optimism about China-US talks
Business, Published on 03/05/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares rose to the highest level in a month and US equity-index futures advanced yesterday after China said it is evaluating trade talks with the US, boosting optimism that tariff tensions will cool.
Microsoft Unveils 'Frontier Firms' in AI Work Era
Published on 02/05/2025
» Bangkok, 2 May 2025 – Microsoft has released the latest edition of the Work Trend Index report. The 2025 edition highlights how organisations in Thailand and around the world are transforming with an eye on becoming “Frontier Firms”. These businesses are operating at the forefront of innovation with AI and drawing from enhanced capabilities of hybrid teams – where human employees led, AI Agent operated automate processes as their digital teammates.
'Alarming deterioration' of US press freedom under Trump, says RSF
AFP, Published on 02/05/2025
» PARIS - Media rights group RSF warned Friday about "an alarming deterioration in press freedom" in the United States under President Donald Trump as well as "unprecedented" difficulties for independent journalists around the world.
Apple expects $900m tariff hit, US iPhone supply shifts to India
AFP, Published on 02/05/2025
» SAN FRANCISCO - Apple on Thursday reported first-quarter profit above expectations but warned that US tariffs could cost the company and was disrupting its supply chain.
Investors urged to diversify overseas amid Thai volatility
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/05/2025
» Despite a significant rebound this week, the Thai stock market should remain volatile given the trade war, according to BBL Asset Management (BBLAM), which recommends investors diversify their investments to overseas markets with a focus on Europe and China.
Siam Cement frets over impact of US tariffs on Asean
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/05/2025
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, is worried about the impact of Washington's new tariff policy on Southeast Asia, as the region is the company's main market.
Moody's downgrade sends a signal
Business, Published on 01/05/2025
» Thailand must accelerate its economic growth potential to 3-4% to avoid a downgrade in its sovereign credit rating, say analysts.
Trump says ‘be patient’ as US economy shrinks
Published on 30/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump has urged Americans to be patient in the face of an unexpected first-quarter economic contraction, claiming his tariffs will eventually lead to a boom in the US economy.