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Trump's tariff threat looms over Japan teamakers
News, Published on 19/07/2025
» A breeze carries murmurs and quiet laughter between the rows of bright green tea leaves that are growing in dappled shade as workers harvest the plants that are destined to become matcha.
Love, lust and lost funds
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 18/07/2025
» A growing scandal involving senior Buddhist monks and a woman dubbed "Sika Golf" has gripped Thailand in recent weeks. The case centres on Wilawan Emsawat, a 35-year-old woman accused of forging intimate relationships with high-ranking monks and allegedly using them for financial gain, sparking a wide-ranging police investigation and multiple arrests.
Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam
Published on 03/07/2025
» US President Donald Trump has announced a trade deal with Vietnam following weeks of intense diplomacy between the two countries and ahead of a deadline next week that would have resulted in higher tariffs on the country’s imports.
Poonphol champions innovation and sustainable growth
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 28/05/2025
» For over 80 years, Poonphol Group has been woven into the fabric of Thailand's economy -- growing, adapting, and contributing meaningfully to society.
Singapore home sales fall for second month as demand weakens
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/05/2025
» Singapore private home sales fell for a second month as demand for new projects dimmed at a time when trade tensions are fuelling unease about the economic outlook.
Distinctive Highlights of The Only Thai Branded Residence: The Residences at Dusit Central Park
Published on 30/04/2025
» The concept of branded residences, a property development model paired with exceptional services, has become a hallmark of world-class real estate projects. Designed to meet diverse lifestyle needs of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) as a growing consumer segment, branded residences are rooted in history. The idea became widely known in 1927 during America’s economic heyday when a New York’s luxury apartment, The Sherry Netherland, distinguished itself by offering hotel-style management and services tailored to its residents' needs, paving the way for the branded residences we know today. According to CBRE Global, branded residences go beyond revenue strategies in real estate; they leverage brand equity to drive project sales. Developers collaborate with brands, ranging from luxury hotels to fine jewellery, to craft and deliver elevated living experiences through unparalleled quality, design, and services inherent to the brands. This approach not only meets the needs of discerning clients but also enhances property value by 25-30%. Moreover, luxury branded residences have shown remarkable growth across regions, with a 36% increase in Asia-Pacific (APAC), 77% in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and 46% in the Americas, reflecting the surging global demand for such projects.
Mainland tourists seek out US goods in Hong Kong amid trade war, but few buy
Published on 22/04/2025
» Hong Kong retailers have received a surge in inquiries from mainland Chinese tourists about the prices of high-end US products amid an ongoing trade war, but shop staff have said few end up buying and business has dipped during the Easter holiday.
Dereliction of duty not OK
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/04/2025
» Two weeks after an earthquake in Myanmar sent shockwaves through Bangkok, an executive from the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has broken his silence and explained just how much the office knows about the contractor of its 2.1-billion-baht building that collapsed into rubble.
Risk appetite sapped by trade war worries
Business, Published on 12/04/2025
» RECAP: Stocks in Asian emerging markets slipped yesterday as anxiety over tariff uncertainty and the broader fallout from an escalating US-China trade war prompted a pullback from riskier assets. But there was relief for regional currencies as the US dollar fell below 100 against a basket of major units for the first time since July 2023.
Tariff trap
Oped, Postbag, Published on 08/04/2025
» Re: "Trump tariffs hammer global stocks, dollar and oil", (BP, April 4).