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2C2P to sink B1.5bn into region's fintech ecosystem
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 03/11/2025
» 2C2P (Thailand) Co Ltd, a leading Southeast Asian payment platform and subsidiary of Antom under Ant International, plans to invest more than 1.5 billion baht over three years to position Thailand as a regional fintech hub.
Latest EVs, innovations displayed at Tokyo auto show
Kyodo News, Published on 29/10/2025
» TOKYO — Practicality took centre stage at the Tokyo auto show, where many Japanese automakers showcased their latest electric vehicles (EVs) set for release in the coming years as they race to catch up with overseas rivals and make environmentally friendly options more accessible to domestic consumers.
Low US inflation boosts confidence of investors
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/10/2025
» Investor confidence has risen sharply this week after US September inflation came in lower than expected, fuelling optimism that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates at its meeting later this week.
Businesses in tourist areas to receive extra tax breaks
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/10/2025
» The government has expanded its double tax deduction programme for corporate expenses on training, seminars and domestic travel, extending eligibility to selected districts in major tourist provinces to help stimulate local economies and promote regional tourism.
Co-pay to prop up small operators
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/10/2025
» The government's "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme is expected to provide a lift for small restaurants and retailers, helping them thrive in a sluggish economy.
Heavy rain causes floods, landslide blocks hill road on Phuket
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 22/10/2025
» PHUKET – Persistent heavy rain caused flash floods and toppled trees and power poles on Wednesday, and caused a landslide on Patong hill that will close the road for three days.
Five new measures aim to boost domestic tourism
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/10/2025
» The government has approved five new measures to boost domestic tourism in the final quarter to prevent the economy from slowing down before the year's end, according to finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female prime minister
Reuters, Published on 21/10/2025
» TOKYO — Conservative nationalist Sanae Takaichi was appointed Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday in a parliamentary vote that handed her a majority in the lower house.
Chinese airlines offer free Wi-fi to lure back travellers from high-speed trains
Published on 20/10/2025
» China's biggest airlines have started offering free Wi-fi to passengers on a growing number of domestic flights, as they vie to win back business travellers who now often prefer to shuttle between cities on high-speed trains.
Asian stocks track bank-led losses on Wall Street
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks tracked losses on Wall Street yesterday, as worries about credit quality led to a rout in US regional banking shares. Concerns about trade tensions, a possible tech bubble and the US government shutdown also persisted.