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Iran war punctures strategy of ‘Sell America, Buy Asia’
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/03/2026
» HONG KONG — The war in Iran is forcing investors to reevaluate one of their most profitable stock strategies, leading some to conclude that the “Sell America, Buy Asia” trade has reached an inflection point.
Bangchak buys Chevron’s HK unit as Thai firm expands in Asia
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/02/2026
» Bangchak Corp will acquire Chevron’s Hong Kong fuel business for US$270 million as the Thai energy company accelerates its overseas expansion, it said.
Singapore’s income inequality at record low but concerns linger
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/02/2026
» SINGAPORE — Singapore’s income inequality fell to a record low last year amid lingering cost-of-living concerns, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pledging to reduce the gap further.
Spain to ban children from platforms like Grok, TikTok
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/02/2026
» MADRID — Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Spain would block children from using social media platforms including Instagram and TikTok in a new European push to regulate digital platforms.
Thai baht at 4-year high ahead of rate decision
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/12/2025
» The baht has climbed to its highest rate against the US dollar in more than four years, heaping pressure on the central bank to stem the rally ahead of its policy decision this week.
China ends levies on US farm products after fentanyl tariff cuts
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/11/2025
» BEIJING - China has halted retaliatory tariffs that it imposed on a range of US agricultural products, after Washington officially halved its fentanyl-related levies on Chinese goods.
New Zealand names first woman as governor in central bank’s 90-year history
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/09/2025
» AUCKLAND — New Zealand named Anna Breman as the new Reserve Bank governor, appointing a woman to the role for the first time as it seeks to refresh an institution damaged by the unexpected departure of predecessor Adrian Orr earlier this year.
Thailand's central bank to curb baht swings as currency hits 4-year high
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/09/2025
» Thailand’s central bank vowed to take steps to ease baht volatility and limit the influence of gold prices after the local currency rallied to a four-year high.
New Thai PM’s seasoned cabinet picks may reassure investors
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/09/2025
» New Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s key cabinet choices may be seen as a reassuring signal by investors who have long been frustrated by the country's frequent bouts of political turmoil.
Thai central bank chief tipped for finance minister job
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/09/2025
» Thailand’s central bank governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput is among the leading candidates for the role of finance minister in a cabinet under new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, according to multiple Thai media outlets.