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Insurer: Disaster losses fell in 2025 but picture still ‘alarming’
AFP, Published on 13/01/2026
» FRANKFURT - Natural disaster losses worldwide dropped sharply to $224 billion in 2025, the reinsurer Munich Re said on Tuesday, but warned of a still “alarming” picture of extreme weather events likely driven by climate change.
Easing tensions bolster outlook
Business, Maybank Securities Thailand, Published on 01/11/2025
» Global investor sentiment has improved following an easing of US-China trade tensions after talks on Wednesday between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The 10% reduction of the "fentanyl tariff" on Chinese goods is good news for Beijing as well as US consumers.
Global oil demand ‘won’t peak until 2032’
Published on 29/10/2025
» Global oil demand will not peak until 2032, two years later than earlier thought, according to the energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie, citing continued momentum in the use of hydrocarbons for transport and petrochemicals.
Global, regional outlooks rise in October
Business, Maybank Securities Thailand, Published on 04/10/2025
» Global Market: We expect the global equity market will perform well in October due to the resumption of the US Federal Reserve rate-cutting cycle (twice this year and once each in 2026 and 2027), the easing of trade war concerns, lower geopolitical risks and a global economic recovery.
Banpu acquires Bedrock for $370m
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/10/2025
» Energy conglomerate Banpu Plc has acquired Bedrock Production Llc, which owns upstream and midstream assets in the Barnett Shale in Texas, in the US. The transaction is valued at US$370 million or roughly 12 billion baht.
Cambodia gold imports raise eyebrows
Nareerat Wiriyapong and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 12/09/2025
» Thailand's gold exports to Cambodia are being monitored as the figures rose substantially in recent years and 2025, though the Gold Traders Association (GTA) maintains Cambodia is not a major export market.
Trade promotions generate B157bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/09/2025
» The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) says its activities have generated 157 billion baht this year, surpassing its target.
Insurers to aid border victims
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/08/2025
» The Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA) is working with non-life insurance companies to determine appropriate measures to assist policyholders affected by the ongoing unrest along the Thailand-Cambodia border.
Rosy outlook for post-bid telecom sector
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/07/2025
» A telecom analyst has a positive outlook for the telecom sector following the mobile spectrum auction on June 29 as the results could lead to bigger spectrum cost savings for both Advanced Info Service (AIS) and True Corporation.
Early surge in foreign investment in EEC
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/06/2025
» The number of foreigners investing in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) during the first four months of 2025 rose 40% year-on-year to 108, according to deputy government spokeswoman Sasikarn Wattanachan.