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Inflation target range still effective - central bank
Reuters, Published on 04/09/2024
» Thailand's current inflation target range of 1% to 3% has been effective in anchoring expectations and in handling price shocks, minutes of the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) Aug 21 monetary policy meeting showed on Wednesday.
New Zealand nearly triples levy on international tourists
Reuters, Published on 03/09/2024
» WELLINGTON - New Zealand will nearly triple entry fees for tourists, the government said on Tuesday, spurring criticism from the key tourism sector the higher levy will deter visitors.
Malaysia shines as foreign investors return, as Thailand stumbles
Reuters, Published on 22/08/2024
» SINGAPORE - Malaysia is fast becoming a haven in Southeast Asia and foreign investors are returning to a long-overlooked market as a confluence of improving growth, stable government and rising currency sets it apart among peers grappling with political flux.
Japan faces shortage of a million foreign workers
Reuters, Published on 04/07/2024
» TOKYO - Japan faces a shortage of almost one million foreign workers in 2040 if the government wants to achieve its economic growth goals as the population dwindles, an estimate from a state-backed think tank showed on Thursday.
Vietnam may permit gold imports for first time in years
Reuters, Published on 12/06/2024
» SINGAPORE - Vietnam could allow companies to import gold for the first time in over a decade, as it aims to bridge the widening gap between local prices and international benchmarks, an industry official told Reuters.
India's Modi sworn in as PM for third term, faces coalition challenges
Reuters, Published on 10/06/2024
» NEW DELHI: Narendra Modi was sworn in as India's prime minister on Sunday for a third term, after a shock election setback that will test his ability to ensure policy certainty in a coalition government in the world's most populous nation.
Vietnam's coal use, emissions set new records
Reuters, Published on 05/06/2024
» LITTLETON - Coal use, imports and coal-fired emissions have all climbed to record highs in Vietnam this year despite ongoing efforts to roll out clean generation capacity across the country.
Government Savings Bank in joint venture to tackle household debt
Reuters, Published on 29/05/2024
» The Government Savings Bank (GSB) has formed a joint venture with Bangkok Commercial Asset Management to tackle household debt, the state-owned lender said on Wednesday.
Consumer confidence falls for second month
Reuters, Published on 15/05/2024
» Thai consumer confidence fell for a second straight month in April, dented by a slow economic recovery and higher living costs, a survey showed on Wednesday.
Electric car sales to rise but affordability in focus, IEA says
Reuters, Published on 23/04/2024
» LONDON - Electric car sales will rise strongly in 2024 despite economic headwinds in some markets, the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecast on Tuesday, but affordability and charging infrastructure will be key to future growth.