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Year-end market outlook: All eyes on policy responses
Business, Published on 09/10/2025
» As we approach the end of 2025, the global economic outlook is characterised by slowing growth, with the US economy losing steam due to consumer fatigue and China continuing to struggle due to weak domestic demand. In contrast, Europe sits in a sweet spot of growth, inflation and monetary policy, although in our view, the effective implementation of various fiscal initiatives will be critical.
Gold tops $4,000 for first time, fuelled by US shutdown
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/10/2025
» LONDON - Spot gold has smashed through $4,000 an ounce for the first time, as concerns over the US economy and a government shutdown added fresh momentum to a scorching rally.
Thai stocks unlikely to suffer from US shutdown
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/10/2025
» The US government shutdown is likely to have a minimal impact on the Thai stock market, which bounced back to surpass 1,300 points on Tuesday, unless the standoff in Washington is prolonged, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Better use of state agency meeting budget could help hotels
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 07/10/2025
» Thai hotel operators have applauded the finance minister’s decision to accelerate use of the 10-billion-baht meeting and seminar budget for government agencies, although they would prefer the stimulus to begin in May next year to cushion the low-season impact.
Influencers set to creatively coexist with AI
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/10/2025
» Artificial intelligence (AI) creators are expected to make decisions using other AI agents, while human influencers will still survive by creatively coexisting with AI, says influencer agency Tellscore.
Vietnam braces for FTSE decision on market upgrade
Published on 07/10/2025
» HANOI - Vietnam is preparing for a decision on Tuesday by index provider FTSE Russell that could upgrade its stock market to emerging status alongside China and India, potentially unlocking billions of dollars in foreign investment.
Gloomy outlook anticipated for cosmetic surgery next year
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/10/2025
» The cosmetic surgery and aesthetics sector in Thailand is projected to post minimal growth next year due to weakened spending among locals and an increasingly competitive market, according to Meko International Hospital.
Are we headed for the crypto apocalypse?
Oped, Published on 07/10/2025
» With the passage of the Genius Act, the United States will allow all manner of companies to issue their own money in the form of crypto assets known as "stablecoins".
Rethinking Asean's Palestine strategy
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 07/10/2025
» Has the Asean chair upped the ante on the bloc's strategy regarding Palestine?
Bangkok hotels packed thanks to Blackpink concerts
Published on 06/10/2025
» Blackpink’s upcoming “Deadline” concerts in Bangkok are expected to drive full occupancy at hotels near Rajamangala National Stadium, in line with Thailand’s growing “gig tripping” trend, where up to 40% of the crowds attending music events can consist of foreign attendees.