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Investment giant Franklin Templeton explores Thailand expansion
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/01/2024
» HONG KONG - Franklin Templeton is weighing expansion in Thailand, seeking to lure local investors of offshore products as the asset manager strengthens its Asia operations.
GDP growth fell in 2023, piling rate-cut pressure
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/01/2024
» Thailand's economic recovery lost momentum last year and missed official forecasts, according to a government spokesman Chai Wacharonke, potentially piling pressure on the central bank to pivot to early easing.
Indonesia says BYD to invest $1.3 billion to boost output
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/01/2024
» China’s BYD (Build Your Dreams), the world’s largest maker of electric vehicles (EVs), will invest US$1.3 billion in Indonesia, including in a production facility, according to a senior government official.
Thai Union to book B18.5bn charge for exiting Red Lobster
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/01/2024
» Thai Union Group Plc, one of the world's biggest makers of canned tuna, will take a one-time charge of US$530 million (18.5 billion baht) as it plans to exit the unprofitable US restaurant chain Red Lobster.
Unveiling world's most powerful passports in 2024
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/01/2024
» HONG KONG - There has been a shake-up in the passport world.
Central bank keeps inflation target of 1-3% for 2024
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/12/2023
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) headline inflation target range of 1% to 3% for 2024, unchanged from this year, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said.
Chinese, Russians among top condo buyers
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/12/2023
» Chinese and Russians have topped the list of foreign buyers of condominiums in Thailand this year, with sales surging in tourist hotspots like Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket.
Dry soil to curb Asia's early 2024 rice output, pressure supply
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/12/2023
» SINGAPORE - Asian off-season rice production is poised to take a hit as dry planting conditions, shrinking reservoirs and forecasts for continued El Niño weather are set to reduce early 2024 yields, further tightening supplies and spurring food inflation.
Economic growth slows, boosts stimulus case
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/11/2023
» Thailand’s economic growth unexpectedly slowed in the third quarter as manufacturing slumped on weak exports, supporting the case for the government to proceed with its planned US$14 billion cash handout program.
Hamas chief says close to ‘truce’ amid hostage negotiations
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/11/2023
» SYDNEY - Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said his group is close to reaching a "truce agreement" in talks with Qatar and Israel that would clear the way for the release of some hostages held by the militants.