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US weighs upgrade for Vietnam to 'market economy' status
Published on 08/05/2024
» WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden's bid to draw Vietnam closer as a strategic ally will clash head-on with his desire for union workers' votes on Wednesday as the Commerce Department hears testimony on whether to designate Vietnam as a "market economy".
Greenwashing concerns investors
Business, Published on 08/05/2024
» More than nine in ten investors (94%) believe corporate reporting on sustainability performance contains unsupported claims, according to the PwC 2023 Global Investor Survey.
Garmin targets double-digit growth
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/05/2024
» Garmin, the leading GPS smartwatch manufacturer, has allocated a hefty marketing budget to shift the target market from athletes to wellness enthusiasts, aiming to achieve double-digit growth in Thailand.
Council anticipates 1-2% export growth
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/05/2024
» The Thai National Shippers' Council (TNSC) is confident exports will grow by 1-2% this year and suggested the planned hike in the daily minimum wage must be considered thoroughly, with supportive government measures provided under the wage committee mechanism.
Thai drinks firm plans Singapore IPO for coconut water exporter
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/05/2024
» Thai drinks maker General Beverage Co Ltd is planning a Singapore initial public offering (IPO) for a unit that distributes its brands including IF coconut water overseas, according to people familiar with the matter.
Amazon.com commits another $9bn to Singapore
Published on 07/05/2024
» Amazon.com plans to spend $9 billion expanding its cloud computing infrastructure in Singapore, the latest global tech company to boost investment in Southeast Asia.
Srettha defends wage hike plan as businesses voice concern
Published on 07/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday defended his plan to introduce a nationwide daily minimum wage of 400 baht (US$10.88) as a necessary move for the economy, as business groups voiced concerns about the impact of higher wage costs.
Hong Kong's tourism industry still struggling to recover
Published on 07/05/2024
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's tourism industry is still struggling to recover as the number of trips to the city over the Labour Day "golden week" holiday hit just two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels, the South China Morning Post can reveal.
Asia-Pacific bookings stable
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 07/05/2024
» Despite an easing in travel demand, Asia-Pacific is expected to continue to see growth in bookings as we start to see stability in the global market, according to online travel agent Booking.com.
Gold traders eye $2,500 this year amid frenzied buying
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/05/2024
» Local gold traders say global prices remain on course to reach US$2,500 per ounce in the second half of 2024, after slipping below $2,300 recently, although the market lowered expectations for US interest rate cuts to a maximum of two times this year, down from 3-4 earlier.