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Finance Ministry cuts 2026 growth forecast to 1.6% due to Middle East war
Reuters, Published on 28/04/2026
» Thailand’s Ministry of Finance lowered its 2026 growth forecast to 1.6% from 2.0%, citing the impact of the war in the Middle East, and said government measures would provide some support to activity.
Investors revert back to 'risk-on' mode
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/04/2026
» Global financial markets are shifting back into a "risk-on" mode as investors increasingly look beyond geopolitical tensions and refocus on macroeconomic signals and policy direction, says Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).
State procurement touts digital projects
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/04/2026
» Government procurement will focus primarily on investment in digital innovation and green initiatives, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
BoT set to leave interest rates unchanged
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/04/2026
» Local research centres expect the Bank of Thailand to leave interest rates unchanged at Wednesday's meeting, adopting a wait-and-see approach amid the ongoing war in the Middle East.
Limited impact seen from co-pay scheme
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/04/2026
» Economists have played down the impact of the long-awaited second phase of the government's latest co-payment plus scheme in propping up the subdued economy, citing a limited budget, while goods prices are expected to rise substantially from the second quarter due to elevated oil prices.
AI progress hobbled by structural limitations
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 28/04/2026
» Artificial intelligence (AI) is entering a new phase of accelerated adoption and capability, but the systems designed to govern, evaluate, and integrate it are struggling to keep pace.
Thailand touts $31 billion 'Land Bridge' plan amid Hormuz crisis, courts Singapore
Reuters, Published on 27/04/2026
» The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has given Thailand impetus to advance a longstanding plan to create a logistics link between the Indian and Pacific oceans, with its government on Monday seeking to court Singapore as a potential investor.
Preventive Genomics: The Key to Longevity and Cost-Efficient Healthcare
Published on 27/04/2026
» As deaths from critical illnesses such as cancer and cardiovascular disease continue to rise, questions are increasingly being raised about why seemingly healthy individuals with access to quality healthcare remain vulnerable.
Chinese travellers flock to Central Asia as flight bookings soar 120% on pre-Covid levels
South China Morning Post, Published on 27/04/2026
» Once a niche destination, Central Asia is quickly emerging as a key market for Chinese travellers, supported by robust traffic growth, expanding air links and deeper economic ties under Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, according to analysts.
Oil climbs nearly 2% as US-Iran peace talks stall
Reuters, Published on 27/04/2026
» SINGAPORE - Oil prices extended gains on Monday, rising nearly 2% as peace talks between the United States and Iran stalled while shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited, keeping global oil supplies tight.