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BoT considers rate cuts amid debt crisis
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/07/2023
» The Bank of Thailand is mulling cutting interest rates to help people struggling with debt to exit from a pernicious cycle, says a central bank executive.
Boeing wins $40bn order from Ryanair
Published on 09/05/2023
» Boeing has secured a landmark order from one of its most important customers, with Ryanair agreeing to purchase as many as 300 of the company’s largest 737 Max aircraft in a bet on the post-pandemic travel recovery.
Easing concerns about Silicon Valley collapse
Business, Published on 15/03/2023
» The collapse of three US banks in less than a week has sent shockwaves through the financial industry, with global stocks plunging and public confidence shaken.
Shifting into the new equilibrium
Business, Published on 24/09/2022
» From our point of view, the global economic landscape in the fourth quarter will be very important. We believe that the coming quarter will bring a shift in the global economic picture to a new equilibrium.
Zero-Covid hurts 75% of European firms in China
AFP, Published on 21/09/2022
» BEIJING: China's "inflexible" and "inconsistent" zero-Covid policy is crippling European business operations in the country, a major business lobby said Wednesday, warning that the presence of the companies "can no longer be taken for granted".
Universal Studios Beijing Cuts Staff as China Sticks With Zero-Covid Policy
Business, Published on 14/09/2022
» When Universal Studios Beijing opened last September after two decades in the making, NBCUniversal and its Chinese joint-venture partner hoped that the magic of Harry Potter would be a source of profits and jobs.
Nord Stream Pipeline Closure Lands Blow Against Europe
Business, Published on 07/09/2022
» Power prices surged, European currencies hit multidecade lows and governments scrambled to contain the economic hit after Russia cut its main natural-gas pipeline to Europe.
Sellers unfazed as Facebook scraps live shopping feature
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/08/2022
» A decision by Facebook to scrap its live shopping feature in October is unlikely to take a heavy toll on e-commerce in Thailand where sellers have not significantly counted on this function for their sales, according to industry pundits.
Russian Gas Supply Cuts Threaten World's Largest Chemicals Hub
Business, Published on 29/06/2022
» For years, BASF SE, one of the world's largest chemicals companies, built its business model around cheap and plentiful Russian natural gas, which it uses to generate power and as feedstock for products that make it into toothpaste, medicines and cars.
Govt ready to scrap last of pandemic-era curbs on tourists
Published on 09/06/2022
» The government plans to end mandatory pre-travel registration for foreigners, rolling back the last of the pandemic-era curbs and betting on global visitors to power the economic recovery.