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Baht’s biggest rally since 1998 threatens tourism, exports
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/09/2024
» Thailand's baht is on course for its biggest quarterly gain since the Asian financial crisis, threatening to derail a recovery in the nation's key tourism and export industries.
Vietnam evacuates hundreds as new storm hits
Published on 19/09/2024
» Vietnam evacuated hundreds of people, shut schools and suspended flights on Thursday as a new tropical storm barreled into the country’s central region.
Malaysia, Cambodia launch cross-border QR payments
Published on 19/09/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - The central banks of Malaysia and Cambodia on Thursday launched a cross-border quick response (QR) payment linkage between the two countries, allowing consumers and merchants to make and receive instant retail payments through mobile applications.
US keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise
Reuters, Published on 19/09/2024
» MANILA - The United States has no immediate plans to withdraw a mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines, despite Chinese demands, and is testing the feasibility of its use in a regional conflict, sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
ASPS: Big rate cut raises recession odds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/09/2024
» A large Federal Reserve interest rate cut this week may be followed by a US recession in the next six months, according to Asia Plus Securities (ASPS), which advised investor caution as the central bank is expected to start a programme of easing this month.
Opposition warns of ‘shady’ side to casinos
Published on 18/09/2024
» The opposition People’s Party has warned the government about its casino project following specific revisions to the plan that it believes could trigger shady business dealings.
SCG preps green transformation
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/09/2024
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, plans to allocate 200 billion baht to develop its businesses between 2025 and 2030, in a bid to make them more eco-friendly and competitive.
Securing the Mekong's water future
Oped, Published on 18/09/2024
» Today, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and Mekong River Commission (MRC) kick off a second round of talks about water security.
A catch-up with Pangina Heals
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/09/2024
» Start your engines! After a five-year hiatus, "Drag Race Thailand" will return on Sept 17 via Wow Presents Plus, beginning with the "Meet The Queens" episode. It will serve as a prelude where audiences get to know each contestant before the first episode launches.
Mekong flood alert for Isan riverside provinces
Published on 17/09/2024
» Flood warnings have been issued for five northeastern provinces where the rapidly rising Mekong River could burst its banks.