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Weak Thai tourism set to crimp baht year-end rally, analysts say
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/10/2025
» The Thai baht’s traditional year-end rally will be dimmed as Chinese tourists continue to shun the country and traders bet on interest rate cuts, according to analysts.
Gold tops $4,000 for first time, fuelled by US shutdown
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/10/2025
» LONDON - Spot gold has smashed through $4,000 an ounce for the first time, as concerns over the US economy and a government shutdown added fresh momentum to a scorching rally.
More easing only if growth outlook dims: Bank of Thailand
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/08/2025
» Thailand’s central bank would need to see a “significant material deterioration” in its economic growth outlook, or face unexpected shocks, to justify additional rate cuts beyond the three reductions it has made this year, a top official said.
Singapore million-dollar flat sales hit record
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/08/2025
» SINGAPORE — A record number of Singapore public housing units were sold for S$1 million (US$780,000) or more in the June quarter, a private data provider said on Wednesday, taking the number of high-value sales in the first half of the year to almost 75% of the 2024 total.
Billionaire pleads guilty in gift scandal that rattled Singapore
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/08/2025
» SINGAPORE — A billionaire best known for bringing Formula One (F1) night racing to Singapore has pleaded guilty in relation to a scandal to supply a senior politician with luxury gifts, as the yearslong saga nears conclusion.
Middle East countries close airspace after Israel strikes Iran
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/06/2025
» DUBAI — Airlines traversing the Mideast face new challenges after Israel launched air strikes against Iran, leading several countries in the region to close their airspace.
Nintendo sells record 3.5 million Switch 2 consoles in four days
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/06/2025
» TOKYO — Nintendo Company sold 3.5 million-plus units of the Switch 2 in just four days, a record-breaking start for the company’s first new console in eight years.
Nissan job cuts to cost additional $418 million
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/05/2025
» Nissan Motor Co has said job cuts it announced as part of a broader restructuring at the company could cost an additional ¥60 billion (US$418 million) this fiscal year.
Trump hails progress after first day of US-China trade talks
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/05/2025
» Senior US and Chinese negotiators spent hours behind closed doors in Switzerland on Saturday as they held high-stakes talks that offer the clearest opportunity yet for the two countries to de-escalate their trade war, with President Donald Trump calling it a “very good” meeting.
Thailand inflation drops 0.22%, supporting more rate cuts
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/05/2025
» Thailand's inflation turned negative for the first time in more than a year on cheaper fuel prices and increased fresh food supplies, creating more room for the central bank to cut rates further to deal with the impact of the trade war.