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Mandarin Oriental overhaul underway
Published on 02/05/2025
» Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is investing roughly US$100 million to renovate the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, with plans to complete the project by the fourth quarter of this year.
Air conditioner firms seek support amid weak market
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 02/05/2025
» Companies in the air conditioner industry are calling for government support, while opting for marketing strategies amid weaker spending power, a trade war and new competitors entering the industry.
Where does the blame in Spain lie?
News, Published on 02/05/2025
» While it may be tempting to blame the unprecedented power outage that hit the Iberian peninsula this week on the rapid growth of wind and solar power in Spain, reliance on renewables is not to blame.
Trump tariffs sow divisions in Asean
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 02/05/2025
» President Donald Trump's unilateral imposition of tariffs across the United States' economic chessboard poses a critical test for Asean. As the regional organisation of Southeast Asia, Asean has weathered many geopolitical and geoeconomic storms in its 58-year existence, but no adversity like the Trump tariffs. Unless Asean reorganises and regroups, the ten-member body risks further divisions and increasing irrelevance.
Finance ministry cuts Thai growth forecast
Published on 01/05/2025
» The Ministry of Finance has cut its forecast for Thailand’s economic growth this year to 2.1% from 3%, saying that the impact of US tariffs and a global slowdown would weigh on Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.
Prosecutors recommend dropping royal insult case against US academic
Published on 01/05/2025
» Thai prosecutors have recommended dropping charges of lese-majeste and computer crime against American academic Paul Chambers, the Office of the Attorney General said on Thursday.
Jorakay eyes 10% growth as overseas sales boom
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 01/05/2025
» Jorakay Corporation, a manufacturer of tile adhesive, grouting products and construction chemicals, is targeting 10% sales growth this year as its key export markets in Southeast Asia remain unaffected by US tariffs.
Moody's downgrade sends a signal
Business, Published on 01/05/2025
» Thailand must accelerate its economic growth potential to 3-4% to avoid a downgrade in its sovereign credit rating, say analysts.
Trump's tariff trade war is no accident
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 01/05/2025
» President Donald Trump's tariff policy has received numerous criticisms from various parties, including several Nobel Prize laureates, for being against the economic principles of free trade.
Trump says ‘be patient’ as US economy shrinks
Published on 30/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump has urged Americans to be patient in the face of an unexpected first-quarter economic contraction, claiming his tariffs will eventually lead to a boom in the US economy.