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National shipping line to set off in June
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/09/2021
» Trade-reliant Thailand plans to launch a national shipping company next year to bolster its trade capabilities, reduce transport costs and become a bigger player in global logistics as the Malacca bypass opens.
Economies on the brink push SE Asia to reopen
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/09/2021
» Even as they struggle with one of the world’s worst Covid-19 outbreaks, nations across Southeast Asia are slowly realising that they can no longer afford the economy-crippling restrictions needed to squash it.
‘Factory sandbox’ to protect B700bn sector
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/08/2021
» The government has launched a pilot program to test, vaccinate and isolate factory workers to limit Covid-related disruptions to its export-driven manufacturing industry, one of the few bright spots in an economy crushed by the virus.
First double-dip recession since 1998 looms
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/07/2021
» Thailand will likely be the worst economic performer in Southeast Asia this year, with economists continuing to slash the country’s growth forecast amid surging Covid-19 infections, mounting political tensions and fading hopes for a tourism revival.
Lockdown-like virus curbs dent economic recovery bets
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/07/2021
» The country risks fuelling the decade-high unemployment rate and household debt with the imposition of lockdown-like measures to contain the deadliest Covid outbreak, according to some economists.
Govt says tourism industry may not recover until 2026
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/05/2021
» It could take another five years before tourism revives fully in Thailand -- an ominous sign for one of the most tourism-dependent economies in the world.
Hotel, retail shares plunge beneath new Covid wave
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/04/2021
» Thailand’s benchmark SET Index of stocks dropped as much as 1.4% as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he’s concerned about a new wave of Covid-19 infections sweeping the nation’s capital and hinted at fresh control measures to stem the outbreak that’s already forced the closure of dozens of nightlife entertainment venues.
Chinese seen leading tourist arrivals in Phuket after reopening
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/03/2021
» The government expects about two million foreign tourists, mostly Chinese and Europeans, to visit Phuket this year after the nation’s most popular resort island reopens to vaccinated visitors from July 1.
Bank of Thailand seeks to allay fears on bond rules
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/03/2021
» Global funds will continue to have unfettered access to Thai bonds even when a rule on registration takes effect, the central bank said as it sought to allay concern the regulation could be used to curb speculative flows.
Rate hikes coming to emerging markets with debt at records
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/03/2021
» Alarm bells are starting to ring across emerging markets as countries brace for a new era of rising interest rates.