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Banyan returns to where it all began
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 04/05/2024
» After expanding to 22 countries over the past 30 years, hospitality-led property developer Banyan Group has returned to Phuket, the destination where it began.
Gucci’s China shock reverberates across luxury landscape
Published on 24/03/2024
» Fears of a slowdown among Chinese shoppers have dogged the luxury industry for the better part of a year. Last week the scale of the problem hit home for one of fashion’s biggest but most exposed brands, Gucci.
Factory output drops 2.94%, beats forecast
Reuters, Published on 29/02/2024
» Thailand's manufacturing production extended declines for the 16th month in January, the Industry Ministry said on Thursday, as a key driver of the economic engine struggles amid weak domestic and export sales of motor vehicles.
China's Spring Festival travel spending beats pre-Covid levels
Published on 18/02/2024
» BEIJING: Tourism revenues in China during the Lunar New Year holidays that ended on Saturday surged by 47.3% year-on-year thanks to a domestic travel boom amid a longer-than-usual break, official data showed on Sunday.
Deputy finance minister joins rate-cut chorus
Published on 25/01/2024
» HONG KONG - Interest rates in Thailand are “too high”, hurting people’s standard of living and weighing down the economy, says Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat, who urged the Bank of Thailand to consider easing monetary policy.
Cathay Pacific union seeks inquiry into pilot shortage
Published on 09/01/2024
» HONG KONG - The pilots’ union of Cathay Pacific Airways has called for a government inquiry into the Hong Kong carrier’s handling of mass flight cancellations, laying the blame for the current woes on steep job cuts made during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Exports seen rising 1%-2% - shippers
Reuters, Published on 09/01/2024
» Thailand's exports are expected to rise 1%-2% in 2024, the Thai National Shippers' Council said on Tuesday, maintaining a previous forecast.
Govt sets ambitious B3.5tr tourism target for '24
Published on 01/01/2024
» The government is aiming to generate 3.5 trillion baht for the economy through the tourism industry this year, as it plans to promote the country as a year-round tourism destination.
BoT monitors fundraising after rate hikes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/12/2023
» The Bank of Thailand plans to closely monitor the fundraising ability of the business sector following tighter financial conditions related to interest rate hikes.
Tough competition for New Year's hampers
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 11/12/2023
» Competition among providers of New Year's hampers and gifts has intensified from last year, fuelled by aggressive campaigns and enticing offers from major supermarket chains and beauty brands, aiming to attract consumer spending during the festive season.