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Political uncertainty pummels the SET
Business, Published on 21/06/2025
» Thai equities plunged sharply this week, with the Stock Exchange of Thailand index breaking key support levels and revisiting lows not seen since early April, when US President Donald Trump announced steep new tariffs and panic selling ensued before shares staged a rebound.
Time for Asean to tackle scam trade
Published on 21/06/2025
» In April, China's President, Xi Jinping, undertook a tour of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member countries in an effort to shore up his country's relationships amidst rising tensions and fears of a full-blown trade war with the United States. While these visits sought to tighten diplomatic ties and deepen economic collaborations, a troubling issue continues to fester in many countries: the growing proliferation of cybercrime and multi-billion-dollar cyber scam networks.
Shares rally as Trump delays Iran decision
Business, Published on 21/06/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities staged a relief rally and the dollar declined after the White House said President Donald Trump would decide within two weeks whether Washington will join Israel in launching strikes against Iran.
Understanding What Moves the Price of Gold
Published on 20/06/2025
» Gold isn’t just a shiny metal—it's a global superstar of finance. Its price can swing with the wind, sometimes soaring, sometimes dipping. But what moves the price of gold? Let’s unpack it in simple, exciting terms and discover why gold keeps investors worldwide on their toes.
Asean+3's role in a rapidly fragmenting world
News, Published on 20/06/2025
» The risks posed by the fragmentation of the multilateral trading system transcend mere inefficiencies. Without a coherent, rules-based framework, global value chains will become vulnerable, investment risks will rise, and smaller, trade-dependent economies will be left increasingly exposed to the arbitrariness of bigger nations.
We've all seen this war game play out before
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 20/06/2025
» I've seen this movie already. I don't want to see it again."They lied," said Donald Trump in 2016, running for the Republican presidential nomination against the neo-cons in his own party who had started the "forever wars" in Afghanistan and Iraq. "They said there were weapons of mass destruction. There were none. And they knew there were none."
Border crisis stirs uncertainty for migrants
News, Published on 19/06/2025
» Long a backbone of the Thai economy, migrant workers from Cambodia have recently found themselves at the centre of the Thai-Cambodian border conflict.
Tourism trade voices unease over pushing casino bill
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 19/06/2025
» With House dissolution looming, tourism operators have warned the government not to rush into the controversial casino legalisation attached to the Entertainment Complex Bill, as it carries a high risk of provoking street protests and jeopardising the fragile tourism industry.
HK Express optimistic on passenger prospects
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/06/2025
» Amid ongoing safety concerns among Chinese visitors, HK Express, a low-cost carrier owned by Cathay Pacific Group, is anticipating a record high of 1 million passengers for its flights operating between Hong Kong and Thailand.
Thai business confidence slumps to 7-month low
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/06/2025
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 88.1 points in May, the lowest level in seven months, as business confidence remains low, partly attributed to the impact of new geopolitical conflicts on the economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).