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Shares rise as trade tensions ease slightly
Business, Published on 26/04/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares rose yesterday in line with a global relief rally as trade tensions cooled and US Federal Reserve officials indicated they would be open to cutting interest rates earlier than anticipated.
Domestic tourism subsidy faces delay
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 25/04/2025
» The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has assured hotel operators that the government will not cancel the 3.5-billion-baht subsidy scheme for domestic tourists during the low season, though the project will be delayed a month.
India hunts gunmen who massacred 26 in Kashmir tourist hotspot
AFP, Published on 23/04/2025
» PAHALGAM - Indian security forces in Kashmir carried out a major manhunt Wednesday, a day after gunmen opened fire on tourists, slaughtering at least 26 people in the region's deadliest attack on civilians since 2000.
Gunmen in Kashmir kill at least 24 tourists
AFP, Published on 22/04/2025
» SRINAGAR, India - At least 24 people were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir when gunmen opened fire on tourists on Tuesday, a senior police officer told AFP, with authorities calling it the worst attack on civilians in years.
Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand keep sinking
Published on 22/04/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals to Thailand continue to nosedive, posting a low for 2025 of 5,833 arrivals on April 16, down from an average of 15,000 to 20,000.
Hainan Adventure: Technology Accelerates Agricultural Exports
Published on 21/04/2025
» “Where can you taste the first lychee from China? In Hainan!” said Hu Liuwen, a major lychee grower from Ledong, Hainan. In the “Osmanthus Fragrance” lychee orchard in Wanchong Town, Ledong, workers are busy harvesting lychees, showcasing a scene of abundance. Thanks to advantageous varieties and meticulous management, this year’s lychee is thriving, with buyers from various regions pre-ordering the fruit before it has borne fruit.
Catch a whiff of this
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 21/04/2025
» The local perfume industry has the potential for impressive growth, according to a commerce think tank.
'We really need to talk'
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 21/04/2025
» With trade tensions exacerbated by the US's reciprocal tariffs, key business sectors are calling on the Thai government to prioritise negotiations with Washington during the 90-day pause, as the nation is expected to be one of the hardest hit from the tariff rate of 36%, which is significantly higher than the regional and global average.
Phuket tourism off to strong start
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/04/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Phuket Office has reported a robust start to 2025, with tourism revenue reaching 149 billion baht in the first quarter.
Stocks make small gains amid trade talk hope
Business, Published on 19/04/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks notched small gains in thin trade on Friday as investors largely adopted a wait-and-see approach on tariff negotiations before making long-term bets. Some markets were closed for the Good Friday holiday.