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Thailand bets on B500bn cash handout to revive economy
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/07/2024
» The government expects the rollout of a long-delayed cash handout to most adult citizens to help reverse a slump in economic activity and tackle the highest household debt in Southeast Asia.
Thai AirAsia eyes new Indian routes
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/07/2024
» Thai AirAsia is focusing on opening new routes to India and within Southeast Asia in the second half to offset unrecovered flights to China, which are still hampered by the sluggish economy and higher competition from domestic travel.
Malaysia's Mahathir, 99, hospitalised
Reuters, Published on 18/07/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been hospitalised at the National Heart Institute since Monday, according to his office.
US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid
New York Times, Published on 18/07/2024
» WASHINGTON — United States President Joe Biden tested positive for the coronavirus disease (Covid) on Wednesday, forcing him to cancel a campaign event in Las Vegas and likely sidelining him for days following the conclusion of former President Donald Trump's nominating convention Thursday.
Thai economy not good, with growth worsening: Finance Minister Pichai
Reuters, Published on 10/07/2024
» Thailand's economy has not been good for a long time, with growth deteriorating as it faces structural problems, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Wednesday.
Japanese corporate bankruptcies hit 10-year high
Published on 05/07/2024
» TOKYO - The number of corporate bankruptcies in Japan hit a 10-year-high in the first half of 2024, marking the third consecutive year of increases for the period, as labour shortages and inflation took their toll, a credit research company said on Friday.
Covid-19 mainly affecting at-risk groups
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/07/2024
» Covid-19 is now being found primarily among at-risk groups such as the elderly and people with pre-existing illnesses, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) said in its latest situation report on Wednesday.
World Bank cuts Thai outlook to 2.4% on weaker exports
Reuters, Published on 03/07/2024
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.4% this year, down from the 2.8% expansion projected in April, largely due to weaker-than-expected exports and public investment early in the year, the World Bank said on Wednesday.
US stock futures, dollar rise after Biden-Trump debate
Published on 28/06/2024
» NEW YORK - US stock futures and the dollar rose in early Asian trading on Friday as 2024 presidential election candidates Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump sparred in their first debate, with Trump viewed as putting in a stronger showing than his opponent.
After losing out to Thailand, Indonesia wants Chinese tourists to look beyond Bali
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/06/2024
» JAKARTA - Indonesia’s Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno is on a mission to get Chinese tourists to look beyond Bali for their next tropical getaway.