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Malaysia's Anwar faces more challenges even as lawsuit paused
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/06/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — After more than two years of relative political stability in Malaysia, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces multiple hurdles that could fuel discontent within his ruling coalition.
Thailand commits to decent work for all
Published on 11/06/2025
» Bangkok, June 10, 2025 – Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has reinforced Thailand's commitment to creating decent work opportunities and ensuring social justice for all workers during his address to the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva.
Economic push a priority, PM tells envoys
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 10/06/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has called on Thai ambassadors and consuls-general around the world to proactively pursue economic diplomacy, with a particular emphasis on expediting the negotiation and establishment of free trade agreements (FTAs) with key target countries and regions.
US capital flight a boon for Asia
News, Published on 06/06/2025
» As global investors consider reducing their exposure to US financial assets, the key question is where money flowing out of the US will go. While Europe may be the obvious destination, relative value metrics may favour emerging Asia.
Govt 'committed' to joining Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 06/06/2025
» Thailand remains committed to aligning its digital economy with international standards by pursuing membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday.
Startup investor targets Thai tech firms
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 31/05/2025
» Thai-born Silicon Valley investor Jeep Kline has launched the impact fund Raisewell Ventures, which invests in the US and Southeast Asia using Thailand as a strategic hub for innovation.
South Korea is facing a triple challenge
Oped, Lee Jong-wha, Published on 30/05/2025
» Few countries have transformed themselves as dramatically as South Korea has over the last half-century. A poor, authoritarian country with annual per capita income of less than US$400 (13,000 baht) has become a vibrant and prosperous democracy, with direct presidential elections, peaceful transfers of power, and a per capita income of more than $33,000.
Goldbugs upbeat on price
Business, Published on 28/05/2025
» Gold prices could soar to US$3,700 an ounce later this year, from around $3,300 now, if the US and China fail to reach an agreement on trade and tariffs, says local trader YLG Group.
BoI looks to South Korea to beef up high tech sector
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/05/2025
» The Board of Investment (BoI) aims to encourage more South Korean business people to invest in Thailand to help the country boost high technology development, notably artificial intelligence (AI).
Malaysia backtracks on Huawei AI deal
Published on 20/05/2025
» Malaysia declared it would build a first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence (AI) system powered by Huawei Technologies chips, only to distance itself from that statement a day later, underscoring the country’s delicate position in the US-Chinese AI race.