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No Brics asset pile big enough to rival dollar, Brazil central bank director says
Published on 20/05/2025
» BRASILIA - Brazil's central bank does not see any realistic prospect of emerging nations in the Brics group creating markets large enough to topple the US dollar's dominance within the next 10 years, monetary policy director Nilton David said on Monday.
Thai, Indonesian leaders agree to strengthen trade, fight crime
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/05/2025
» Thailand and Indonesia have pledged to boost trade and investment and cooperate on cyber scams and drug trafficking crackdowns, as Southeast Asia's two biggest economies elevated ties to a strategic partnership.
Trade talk and domestic politics drive sentiment
Business, Published on 20/05/2025
» Thai shares rebounded in line with global bourses last week, shortly before falling back closer to 1,200 points. Early in the week, the market was driven by euphoria over the prospects for a US-China trade deal. Washington cut tariffs on Chinese goods to 30% while China trimmed its rates to 10% for 90 days.
Ship busted with drugs 'not Thai'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/05/2025
» A ship that was intercepted by the Indonesian navy off the coast of Sumatra with almost two tonnes of illegal drugs, with an estimated value of US$428 million (14 billion baht) last week was not registered in Thailand, despite bearing a Thai flag, according to the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre (Thai-MECC)
Asean countries are facing their own 'China shock'
News, Published on 20/05/2025
» As the United States and Europe have sought to loosen their economic ties with China in recent years, Beijing has focused on expanding its export markets across the "Global South", particularly in Southeast Asia. But this could create significant economic risks as the region's manufacturers struggle to compete. Regardless of the contours of any eventual US-China trade deal, Beijing's exports to America seem destined to continue falling, as do those to the European Union. The bloc has been seeking to "de-risk" from Chinese imports and supply chains, particularly when it comes to electric vehicles, batteries and solar power equipment.
In Indonesia, dark past may be rewritten with government's new history books
Published on 19/05/2025
» JAKARTA - The Indonesian government's plan to release new history books has sparked concerns that some of the country's darkest chapters could be recast to show President Prabowo Subianto and late authoritarian ruler Suharto in a favourable light.
Ocean Cleanup Marks One Year on Chao Phraya
Published on 19/05/2025
» BANGKOK, May 2025 – The Ocean Cleanup partnership on the Chao Phraya River is marking one year since the deployment of its first Interceptor™ in Thailand—part of a broader research collaboration aimed at tackling plastic pollution in one of the world’s busiest working rivers.
Thailand, Indonesia pledge to boost trade as strategic partners
Published on 19/05/2025
» Thailand and Indonesia pledged to boost trade and investment and cooperate on cyber scam and drug trafficking crackdowns, as Southeast Asia’s two biggest economies elevated ties to a strategic partnership.
Indonesia’s biggest drug haul was not on Thai vessel: Thai govt
Post Reporters, Published on 19/05/2025
» The Thai government spokesman on Monday denied news reports that Indonesia's biggest drug haul, mostly cocaine and worth US$428 million, was found on a Thai vessel.
Nils Minken appointed GM at The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket
Published on 19/05/2025
» Phuket, Thailand – The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket, has announced the appointment of Mr. Nils Minken as General Manager, effective 19 May 2025.