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Vietnam bets big on LNG, South China Sea gas fields
Reuters, Published on 17/05/2023
» HANOI: Vietnam's plan to quadruple by 2030 its gas processing capacity, turning it into its first source of energy, marks a big bet on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) and its reserves in the South China Sea, despite supply and geopolitical risks.
No immediate surge of Chinese tourists expected after re-opening
Reuters, Published on 27/12/2022
» SHANGHAI: China's relaxation of Covid-19 rules for international arrivals has raised hopes that its multi-billion-dollar travel business will soon flourish again but countries longing for the return of Chinese tourists will likely face more of a wait.
Rate hikes to be gradual, measured - central bank minutes
Reuters, Published on 14/12/2022
» Further monetary tightening will be gradual and measured, and can be adjusted if necessary, after the monetary policy committee raised its key interest rate late last month, minutes of the meeting showed on Wednesday.
Cabinet approves transaction tax on securities trades
Reuters, Published on 29/11/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a financial transaction tax on securities trades on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), ending a three-decade waiver, Deputy Finance Minister Santi Promphat said on Tuesday.
Finance Ministry sees 2022 economic growth of 3.0-3.5%
Reuters, Published on 19/10/2022
» Thailand should see economic growth of 3 to 3.5% this year, driven by the key export and tourism sectors, Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said in an interview on Wednesday.
Rice exports could reach 8m tonnes despite floods
Reuters, Published on 05/10/2022
» Thailand's rice exports could reach 8 million tonnes this year as flooding caused by Typhoon Noru has had little impact and a weak baht has helped overseas sales, the president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association said on Wednesday.
Consumer confidence at 7-month high in August
Reuters, Published on 13/09/2022
» Thai consumer confidence rose for a third straight month in August, reaching a seven-month high, bolstered by improved economic activity following government support measures and easing of Covid-19 curbs, a survey showed on Tuesday.
Bank of Thailand to hike rates gradually to contain inflation
Reuters, Published on 07/09/2022
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) will raise interest rates gradually to curb inflation risks and ensure a smooth recovery as the economy is expected to return to pre-coronavirus-pandemic levels late this year or early next year, BoT governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said.
Central bank to test retail digital currency late this year
Reuters, Published on 05/08/2022
» The Bank of Thailand (BOT) said on Friday it expected to test its retail digital currency from late this year to the middle of 2023, as an alternative payment option.
Central bank to ensure uninterrupted economic recovery
Reuters, Published on 20/07/2022
» Thailand's economy has clearly recovered and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) will ensure the recovery is not interrupted by efforts to tackle higher inflation, BoT governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said on Wednesday, amid expectations of an interest rate hike.