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Malaysia imposes ban on e-waste imports
Reuters, Published on 05/02/2026
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia has imposed a ban on imports of electronic waste, as it looks to tighten controls on the entry of hazardous materials and safeguard the environment, the head of the country's anti-graft body said.
Private credit: friend or rival of banks?
Business, Published on 30/12/2025
» Private credit has become one of the fastest-growing segments of global finance, raising an important question in Thailand: Will private credit compete with banks or strengthen the financial system by complementing them?
'Super March' tourism campaign paints 'promising' picture for Hong Kong economy
South China Morning Post, Published on 28/04/2025
» The success of mega-events under Hong Kong's "Super March" tourism campaign paints a "promising" picture of the city's economic future, a leading business insights provider has said, adding that Art Basel had brought in the wealthiest visitors under the drive at an average monthly income of about HK$44,000 (191,000 baht).
Siam Piwat throws weight behind government's tourism policy
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 14/09/2023
» Siam Piwat Co, a prominent player in the real estate and retail development sector as well as being the proprietor and operator of Siam Paragon, Siam Center and Siam Discovery, is fully committed to supporting the government's tourism promotion policy.
He knows what time it is
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 15/07/2023
» In the past, wristwatches were the go-to item to tell time.
Ex-minister plays down unrest
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/07/2023
» A former tourism and sports minister said even if Thailand experiences political demonstrations, foreign tourists would not be affected unless protesters disrupted airport operations as happened in 2008.
Credit Suisse chiefs say sorry to angry shareholders
AFP, Published on 05/04/2023
» ZURICH: Credit Suisse chairman Axel Lehmann said Tuesday he was "truly sorry" that the beleaguered bank could not be saved as he faced angry and tearful shareholders whose money has gone up in smoke.
After Fed, European central banks hike rates
AFP, Published on 23/03/2023
» LONDON: The Bank of England joined Norway and Switzerland in hiking interest rates on Thursday to tackle stubbornly-high inflation, though banking-sector turmoil could soon lead to a pause in US tightening as hinted by the Federal Reserve.
Regional banks safe from US contagion
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/03/2023
» Asia-Pacific banks are resilient to risks related to the failures of their US peers, says Fitch Ratings, noting that regional banks have limited direct exposure to Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank.
Thais urged to monitor rates
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 17/03/2023
» Thai exporters and importers are being advised to closely monitor the exchange rate and develop appropriate strategies to cope with the impact of short-term foreign exchange fluctuations.