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Trump tells Ukraine to give up on NATO and Crimea ahead of Zelensky meeting
Published on 18/08/2025
» KYIV - US President Donald Trump told Ukraine to give up hopes of getting back annexed Crimea or joining NATO as he prepared to host President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Washington on Monday to press Kyiv into accepting a peace deal with Russia.
Thailand warns of hit from US tariffs even as growth beats forecast
Published on 18/08/2025
» Thailand’s top economic council called for urgent structural reforms as exports are threatened by US tariffs, even after second-quarter growth surpassed estimates on a rush by businesses to ship goods to beat the new levies.
Thailand’s growth beats as exports counter domestic weakness
Published on 18/08/2025
» Thailand’s economy expanded faster than expected in the second quarter as exports gained ahead of the imposition of higher US tariffs, helping counter slowing tourism and a generally moribund domestic economy.
Central Retail profits decline as consumers tighten belts
Business, Published on 18/08/2025
» Central Retail Corporation Plc (CRC) reported higher revenue in the first half of the year, but core net profit fell amid slowing purchasing power.
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.
Asian markets dip as dollar rises on US data
Business, Published on 16/08/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks slipped on Friday after an unexpected jump in US producer prices tempered expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, bolstering the dollar and weighing on regional currencies.
End of tariff uncertainty unlocks SET
Business, Published on 16/08/2025
» July was an unusual month for Thai equities as the low point of the month for the SET index occurred on the first day and the high point on the last day, with a wide trading range between 1,086.56 and 1,251.16 points.
EGCO profit jumps 88% on strong performance
Published on 15/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 15, 2025 - Electricity Generating Public Company Limited (EGCO Group) has announced strong first-half 2025 results, posting a net profit of 5,734 million baht—an increase of 2,679 million baht or 88% year-on-year. The solid performance was largely driven by the company’s “Triple P” strategy, which emphasises strategic asset recycling.
TTA Posts Baht 942m Profit in First Half of 2025
Published on 15/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 15, 2025 – Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) posted first-half revenues of 14.52 billion baht and net profit of 942.4 million baht, driven by strong Shipping and Other Investments performance. Shipping, Offshore Service, Agrochemical, Food & Beverage, and Other Investments contributed 23%, 53%, 14%, 7%, and 3% of revenue, respectively. Shipping achieved a TCE rate 31% above the market, while Offshore Service maintained a US$688.1 million order book. Other income surged 833% YoY to 1.56 billion baht on digital asset sales. TTA closed the half with 5.7 billion baht in cash, net operating cash flow of 1.61 billion baht, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37.
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.