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US jobs data a mixed bag for Fed
Published on 02/09/2022
» WASHINGTON: A strong August jobs report means the US Federal Reserve will continue to aggressively raise interest rates, though a surge in the labour force could give central bankers the option to back off a little if they choose.
Business wary of political climate
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 22/08/2022
» While the Thai economy had been pressured by global geopolitical tensions leading up to the National Economic and Social Development Council's decision last week to revise down the upper range of its growth forecast to 3.2% from 3.5%, the business sector also has to keep a close eye on the stormy domestic political climate as it could lead to a critical juncture for the country, which is still undergoing rehabilitation.
Biden signs major semiconductors investment bill to compete against China
AFP, Published on 10/08/2022
» WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden signed into law Tuesday a multibillion dollar bill boosting domestic semiconductor and other high-tech manufacturing sectors that US leaders fear risk being dominated by rival China.
Ad Slowdown Spreads Beyond Tech to TV Networks, Publishers
Business, Published on 09/08/2022
» U.S. television networks and news publishers are feeling the effects of a slowdown in the advertising market, the latest indication that an ad-spending retrenchment previously flagged by giant technology companies is spreading.
Sri Lanka's next test
Asia focus, Published on 01/08/2022
» In a win for democracy, mass protests in Sri Lanka recently led to the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Recession Fears Loom as U.S. Economy Contracts Again
Business, Published on 30/07/2022
» The U.S. economy shrank for a second quarter in a row -- a common definition of recession -- as the housing market buckled under rising interest rates and high inflation took steam out of business and consumer spending.
The fight for press freedom is local
Asia focus, Published on 20/06/2022
» A macabre political thriller recently unfolded in the Philippine province of Palawan, an island known mostly for its rich biodiversity and pristine beaches.
Frontier markets fret
Asia focus, Published on 20/06/2022
» 2022 has been another challenging year for Asian frontier markets against the backdrop of a recovery from the protracted coronavirus pandemic. The challenges have been magnified by the impact of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and high commodity prices that are exacerbating inflationary pressures, even as global demand for manufactured goods remains weak.
New Asean-US era
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 13/06/2022
» The special summit held last month in Washington between US President Joe Biden and nine Southeast Asian leaders clearly emphasised his administration's attempts to engage the region it sees as central to countering China's rising influence in Asia and beyond.
Blockchain no electoral cure-all
Business, Published on 25/05/2022
» If you followed the recent campaign for the Bangkok governor's office, or if you follow big-picture policy discussions in Thailand and abroad, you may have heard the words blockchain, quantum computing, Web 3.0 or optimisation from so many candidates they have almost become buzzwords.