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Grain Deal Won't Translate Into Big Exports Immediately
Business, Published on 25/07/2022
» The deal between Moscow and Kyiv to allow for the export of Ukrainian grain is helping push global prices lower, but it won't translate into a slug of new exports soon.
Holiday mood
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/05/2022
» Returning to Phuket for the first time in three years, Henri Giscard d'Estaing is busy visiting government officials and business partners on the southern island world-renowned for its white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, historical old town and delicious food.
Telegram Thrives Amid Russia's Media Crackdown
Business, Published on 21/03/2022
» Russia's campaign to restrict access to Twitter, Facebook and other sources of uncensored information on its invasion of Ukraine has skipped one crucial platform: the social media and chat app Telegram.
Biden Caught Between Inflation and Calls to Ban Russian Oil
Business, Published on 08/03/2022
» U.S. President Joe Biden is caught between conflicting demands that he tame rising consumer prices while banning Russian oil imports to punish Moscow for invading Ukraine, a sanction that would threaten even more inflation and raise pressure on allies with more dependence on oil imports.
Executives see much work ahead
Business, Published on 08/10/2021
» Thailand still requires a tremendous effort and an elaborate government plan to help its economy bounce back, particularly regarding digital transformation as it aims to improve competitiveness.
The 2021 Olympics Are Turning Into a $20 Billion Bust for Japan
Business, Published on 22/07/2021
» When Toyota Motor Corp. said this week it wouldn't run any ads in Japan tied to the Olympics, it sent a message louder than any TV commercial about the host nation's grim mood.
Travel bubble fever
Business, Published on 23/11/2020
» Global communities will mark the first anniversary of the coronavirus next month after China identified the virus for the first time as a “pneumonia of unknown cause” when it was discovered in Wuhan, central Hubei province on Dec 30, 2019.
Will airline bailouts fly?
Business, Published on 04/11/2020
» As airlines and hotels with their backs to the Covid wall plead with governments for help, it is not unusual for nationalist fervour to override economics in the search for quick fixes. In many cases though, this would be folly.
Best Western pares launches to 8 hotels
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 27/05/2020
» Best Western Hotels and Resorts plans to open just eight properties in three countries in Asia -- Thailand, Japan and Myanmar -- this year as the coronavirus crisis puts several projects on hold.
SET advises firms to look overseas amid outbreak
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/02/2020
» Overseas business diversification will help listed firms associated with tourism to mitigate adverse effects from the novel coronavirus outbreak, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).