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Apec host's budding marijuana industry faces backlash
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/11/2022
» Near the grand conference halls in central Bangkok where Asian leaders will meet this week, a plethora of marijuana shops - the Thai capital's newest tourist draw - were bustling despite a controversy that threatens the growing sector.
Bank of Thailand to get more powers in crypto law overhaul
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/08/2022
» The government plans to overhaul digital rules to confer more powers on the central bank and tighten the oversight of platforms offering cryptocurrencies and other tokens after a recent market rout left retail investors reeling from losses.
Singapore home sales hit six-month high
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/06/2022
» Singapore home sales hit a six-month high, signalling that government-imposed property curbs are having a dwindling impact as the city-state’s rebounding economy fuels demand for housing.
Singapore home sales lowest since May 2020
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/03/2022
» Singapore home sales slumped to the lowest in 21 months as the residential market slows on cooling measures and higher property taxes.
Thai Credit Retail Bank weighing Bangkok IPO next year
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/11/2021
» Thai Credit Retail Bank Plc, a provider of microfinance loans, is exploring an initial public offering in Bangkok that could raise as much as $400 million, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Siam Makro surges on B218bn deal to control Lotus stores
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/09/2021
» Siam Makro Plc surged as much as 24% after Thailand’s biggest operator of cash-and-carry stores announced a plan worth about 218 billion to take control of retailer Lotus from other affiliates of the Charoen Pokphand Group.
Govt targets 30% electric-car production to tackle pollution
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/02/2021
» Thailand will target having electric vehicles account for 30% of car production by the end of the decade, as part of efforts to tackle toxic air pollution.
Bali hotels on sale cheap amid tourism slump
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/06/2020
» Gone are the Australian surfers and Chinese tour groups. Also missing are yoga aficionados seeking inner peace, like Julia Roberts in “Eat Pray Love”.
Stock Exchange of Thailand sees more listings of foreign securities
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/12/2019
» Thailand expects more companies from neighbouring countries to raise funds on the local exchange through real estate investment trusts as authorities aim to expand investment alternatives for locals and foreigners.
Singapore beats Hong Kong for property investment prospects
Bloomberg News, Published on 12/11/2019
» SINGAPORE: The fortunes of two of Asia’s hottest property markets are diverging.