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China’s ban on iPhone use accelerates
Published on 16/12/2023
» More Chinese agencies and government-backed firms across the country have ordered staff to stop bringing iPhones and other foreign devices to work, setting in motion an unprecedented prohibition that is likely to block Apple and Samsung from parts of the world’s biggest mobile market.
Inflation-hit Serbia heads to polls after months of protests
AFP, Published on 15/12/2023
» BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will not be on the ballot in Sunday's parliamentary and local elections, but the contest is nevertheless a referendum on his government amid soaring inflation and months of protests.
Thai Fashion Brands Shine on Lazada's 12.12 Sale
Published on 08/12/2023
» Lazada Thailand celebrates local Thai fashion labels during the 12.12 All Out Year-End Sale, taking place from December 12th to 14th. These brands are gaining popularity among local shoppers as Lazada becomes a preferred destination for trendy fashion apparel. Thai consumers are looking for a wider product selection and greater accessibility to designer pieces at affordable prices.
Modest pre-holiday improvement foreseen
Business, Published on 05/12/2023
» As we enter the final month of the year, historical patterns suggest we will see active trading in the first half of December, followed by a slowdown in the second half due to extended holidays.
Global interest rates likely to fall
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/11/2023
» Central banks all over the world are expected to start cutting interest rates by mid-2024, encouraging foreign capital to flow back to stock markets in Asia including Thailand, which should gain from intensified geopolitical conflicts, say leading economists.
SEC urges trading probe
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/11/2023
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to study and consider whether to review the use of trading programs, including high-frequency trading (HFT), to determine the current trading volume and whether they are appropriate for the Thai bourse.
Baht set to rise next week
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/11/2023
» The baht is expected to rise to 35 to the US dollar next week as the greenback weakens after investors forecast an end to Federal Reserve rate hikes.
Cyber attack to shut Australian ports for ‘days’
Published on 11/11/2023
» Australian authorities are investigating a “nationally significant” cyber attack that shuttered several ports run by DP World Australia and warned that the interruption could last for “days” and affect trade shipments.
BCPG increases stake in US power plant
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 03/11/2023
» BCPG Plc, the power generation arm of energy conglomerate Bangchak Group, aims to increase revenue from electricity generation in the US by acquiring an additional 8.7% share in Carroll County Energy Llc, which operates a combined-cycle power plant in Ohio.
Asia factories cope with high costs amid war
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/11/2023
» JAKARTA - Manufacturing activity in Asia slumped again in October as conflict in the Middle East drove oil prices higher, costs rose and global demand remained under pressure.