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Consumer confidence at 7-month low
Reuters, Published on 13/06/2024
» Thai consumer confidence dropped for a third straight month in May, falling to its lowest level since October last year on concerns over a slow economic recovery and political uncertainty, a survey showed on Thursday.
US to widen sanctions on sale of semiconductor chips to Russia, sources say
Reuters, Published on 12/06/2024
» WASHINGTON: The U.S. government plans on Wednesday to announce wider sanctions on the sale of semiconductor chips and other goods to Russia, with the goal of targeting third-party sellers in China, sources familiar with the plans said late on Tuesday.
Headline inflation up 1.54%, above forecast
Reuters, Published on 07/06/2024
» Thailand's headline consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.54% in May from a year earlier, after the previous month's annual rise of 0.19%, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday.
Business group keeps growth forecast at 2.2% to 2.7%
Reuters, Published on 05/06/2024
» Thailand's economy is recovering slowly and is expected to grow 2.2% to 2.7% this year, unchanged from a previous forecast, a leading joint business group said on Wednesday.
Philippines: Troops acted professionally in South China Sea
Reuters, Published on 04/06/2024
» MANILA - The Philippine military denied on Tuesday Chinese allegations that troops stationed on a grounded warship in the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea had pointed guns at Chinese Coast Guard vessels.
Thailand exploring small modular nuclear reactor tech: PM
Reuters, Published on 31/05/2024
» The government is exploring small modular nuclear reactor technology as Thailand looks to diversify its energy mix amid dwindling reserves of natural gas that produces much of its power, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday.
Factory output unexpectedly rises for first time in 19 months
Reuters, Published on 30/05/2024
» Thailand's manufacturing production index unexpectedly rose 3.43% in April from a year earlier, increasing for the first time in 19 months, helped by higher exports and tourism, the Industry Ministry said on Thursday.
Consumer confidence falls for second month
Reuters, Published on 15/05/2024
» Thai consumer confidence fell for a second straight month in April, dented by a slow economic recovery and higher living costs, a survey showed on Wednesday.
Headline inflation up 0.19%
Reuters, Published on 03/05/2024
» Thailand's headline consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.19% in April from a year earlier, versus a 0.47% year-on-year drop the previous month, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday.
Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over South China Sea flare-up
Reuters, Published on 02/05/2024
» MANILA - The Philippines summoned a Chinese diplomat on Thursday to protest Beijing's use of water cannon against Filipino vessels at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, describing it as harassment and "dangerous manoeuvres".