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US signs rare earth MOUs with Malaysia, Thailand. Can it hedge against China?
South China Morning Post, Published on 28/10/2025
» The United States has ramped up efforts to hedge against rare earth export controls by China - the world's dominant supplier - through agreements signed on Sunday with two Southeast Asian countries, including one that experts believe could deliver results relatively quickly.
Chow Tai Fook keen to expand abroad
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/10/2025
» The rebounding tourism sector not only gives a boost to local hotels and tourism-related businesses, but also to Chinese jewellery brand Chow Tai Fook as the Hong Kong-listed firm aims to capitalise on the growth of affluent Chinese travellers and a growing middle class in Southeast Asia.
World must spend $540 billion a year looking for oil, gas
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/09/2025
» TORONTO — The world needs to spend some US$540 billion a year looking for oil and gas to maintain current output by 2050, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Malaysia flexes rare earth muscle as mineral-hungry US seeks non-Chinese sources
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/08/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia's ban on exports of unprocessed rare earth metals this week signals that the Southeast Asian country has a realistic shot - on its own terms - at feeding the mineral-hungry United States amid its strained trade ties with the world's dominant supplier, China, according to analysts.
Cabin crew strike grounds Air Canada
Reuters, Published on 16/08/2025
» MONTREAL - Air Canada’s unionised flight attendants walked off the job early on Saturday morning after pay talks with the country’s largest carrier stalled, in a move that is expected to disrupt travel plans for more than 100,000 passengers.
Strengthening baht adds to woes of ailing travel sector
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/08/2025
» The strengthening baht is beginning to weigh on the fragile tourism sector, which is plagued by recurring security issues, leaving tourists feeling their visits aren't worth the cost.
Strengthening baht adds to Thai tourism sector woes
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 13/08/2025
» The strengthening baht is beginning to weigh on Thailand’s fragile tourism sector, already plagued by recurring security issues, leaving travellers feeling their visits aren’t worth the cost.
Agents upbeat on Chinese market
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 31/07/2025
» Chinese tourist arrivals have already passed their low point, and tour agents are showing renewed confidence in Thailand despite safety concerns fuelled by border conflicts and a recent market shooting, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Starbucks to shift to 4-day work from office from three, says CEO
Reuters, Published on 15/07/2025
» Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the coffee giant will require many of its employees to work out of office for a minimum four days a week, from the current three, as part of a new policy expected to kick in later this year.
Factbox: Airlines suspend Middle East flights
Reuters, Published on 26/06/2025
» Israel's strikes against Iran have prompted international airlines to halt flights to some Middle East destinations due to air space closures and safety concerns.