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No Brics asset pile big enough to rival dollar, Brazil central bank director says
Published on 20/05/2025
» BRASILIA - Brazil's central bank does not see any realistic prospect of emerging nations in the Brics group creating markets large enough to topple the US dollar's dominance within the next 10 years, monetary policy director Nilton David said on Monday.
Trump tariffs force EU to cut 2025 eurozone growth forecast
AFP, Published on 19/05/2025
» BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - The EU on Monday sharply cut its eurozone economic growth forecast for 2025 because of global trade tensions sparked by US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
Renovations duo caught stealing from drunk tourists at pool villas
News, Online Reporters, Published on 19/05/2025
» Two renovation workers have been arrested in Pattaya for sneaking into pool villas and stealing from intoxicated tourists while they slept.
Would more debt fix the economy?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/05/2025
» A total of seven emergency loan decrees were issued from 1998 to 2021, authorising combined borrowings of 3.83 trillion baht to address various economic crises, including the Asian financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic.
US loses last triple-A credit rating as Moody's cuts on growing government debt
AFP, Published on 17/05/2025
» WASHINGTON — The United States lost its last triple-A credit rating from a major agency on Friday as Moody's announced a downgrade, citing rising levels of government debt and dealing a blow to Donald Trump's narrative of economic strength and prosperity.
Baht bucks trends
Oped, Postbag, Published on 17/05/2025
» Re: "Baht poised to weaken further", (Business, May 14) and "Foreigners get keen on Thai markets", (Business, May 13).
Tariffs put fate of handout scheme in question
Post Reporters, Published on 14/05/2025
» The fate of the third phase of the government’s flagship digital wallet scheme is hanging in the balance in light of the impact of US tariffs on the Thai economy.
Bangkok to Host Global Digital Currency Conference
Published on 14/05/2025
» The Digital Currency Conference 2025 will take place from 28–29 May at The Athenee Hotel Bangkok, following the Currency Conference. Organised by Currency Research, the event will convene over 400 participants from more than 60 central banks, government agencies, and private firms to explore the evolving digital currency landscape.
Baht poised to weaken further
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/05/2025
» The baht is expected to depreciate to around 33.80 against the US dollar this week, driven by a firmer greenback following the temporary pause in the US-China tariff war.
Tarrified: A bear market guide
Business, Published on 14/05/2025
» The market moves that followed Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcements were quick and sharp, leaving many investors reeling in its aftermath. This illustrates how difficult -- even impossible -- it is to anticipate the direction of travel on any given day.