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Deflation risk remains muted
Business, Published on 18/08/2025
» Thai inflation decelerated by 0.7% year-on-year in July, marking a 17-month low, driven by falling prices of agricultural products and energy.
New Zealand's population exodus hits 13-year high
Reuters, Published on 15/08/2025
» SYDNEY — New Zealand citizens leaving the country have hit the highest levels in 13 years, with more than a third of those emigrating aged under 30 years as unemployment rises and economic growth remains soft.
Brexit's parallels with Trump's tariffs tell a tale
News, Published on 06/08/2025
» In figuring out why the US tariff shock hasn't sent the economy or financial world into a tailspin, Britain's exit from the European Union trade bloc provides something of a playbook -- and without a particularly happy ending.
New Zealand to collect tourism fees from foreigners
Published on 02/08/2025
» New Zealand will begin charging foreign tourists up to NZ$40 (760 baht or US$24) to visit its most popular tourist destinations such as Milford Track and Mount Cook as the government seeks ways to help spur economic growth.
Central banks caused own woes
News, Published on 02/08/2025
» US President Donald Trump's fierce attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have attracted global attention, rattled markets and, perhaps most importantly, sparked debate about the wisdom of central-bank independence -- a complex issue with constitutional and economic implications.
Tariff deal shows Thais ready for ‘new world order’
Published on 01/08/2025
» Economic and trade analysts have warned of a sluggish economy later this year as the impact of the 19% tariff rate imposed on Thailand by the United States takes hold.
Brokerage sees Thai equities recovering
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/07/2025
» Thai equities are expected to recover in the second half of 2025, supported by expansionary fiscal measures, a more accommodative monetary policy stance and key earnings drivers, according to Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).
Japan PM's future in doubt after election debacle
AFP, Published on 21/07/2025
» TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's future was unclear on Monday after his coalition appeared to have disastrously lost its upper house majority in elections that saw strong gains by a right-wing populist party.
Markets may soon call US' bluff
Oped, Published on 21/07/2025
» Three months after President Donald Trump announced plans to impose sweeping new tariffs on most countries, the US economy appears surprisingly resilient. The stock market has rebounded from its initial slump, inflation remains under control and fears of a recession have receded -- or at least they had before Mr Trump announced a new 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union, two of America's biggest trading partners.
Japan PM faces reckoning in upper house election
AFP, Published on 20/07/2025
» TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a reckoning from voters on Sunday with upper house elections that could end his premiership and see a right-wing populist party make inroads.