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Gold, oil jolted by US assault on Venezuela as investors recalibrate amid commodity boom
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/01/2026
» SHANGHAI — The US assault on Venezuela jolted the global commodity markets, sending gold higher and reinforcing the long-term bearish view on crude oil as investors navigate rising geopolitical tensions to start 2026.
Cloud deployment and geopolitical risk
Business, Lydia Leong, Published on 22/08/2025
» Recent geopolitical events have made the global IT infrastructure landscape more volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous than ever before. In this climate of instability, organisations have become increasingly concerned about cross-border technology dependency, driving them to re-evaluate their reliance on cloud providers.
Investors urged to buy gold as price surges
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/07/2025
» DBS Vickers Securities recommends investors increase their exposure to gold and reduce their allocation of government bonds from developed economies, predicting the bullion price will hit US$3,765 an ounce by the fourth quarter of this year.
Thailand holds its breath
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Thai business sector remains optimistic that tariff negotiations with the US can yield a favourable outcome after Vietnam recently made headlines by securing a 20% tariff rate on shipments to the US along with a waiver on import duties for American products.
The talent code: what makes Southeast Asia’s workforce a global powerhouse?
Arinya Talerngsri, Published on 10/03/2025
» Southeast Asia is no longer just an emerging market — it’s a global talent hotspot. With rapid digitisation, shifting supply chains and a young, dynamic workforce, this region has become a go-to destination for businesses seeking innovation, agility and resilience.
Balancing geopolitics
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/10/2024
» Geopolitics has the potential to significantly influence global trade dynamics, particularly as tensions rise and alliances shift among nations.
Global economy slows down, affecting oil prices
Published on 21/12/2023
» Oil prices have decreased following the global economic slowdown, despite OPEC+ members jointly announcing a reduction in oil supply to support prices.The price of ICE Brent crude oil in the 4th quarter of 2023, from October 1st to December 6th, averaged $84.6 per barrel, a decrease from the 3rd quarter average of $85.9 per barrel. This decline is attributed to concerns over the weakening global economy, leading to a continuous slowdown in demand. Recently, S&P Global Platts reported the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) of the United States, Europe, and China for November 2023 as 49.4 points, 44.2 points, and 49.4 points, respectively. An index below 50 points indicates a contraction in the manufacturing sector of these regions.
EU and Thailand cap turbulent decade with a partnership agreement
DW News, Published on 08/09/2022
» The European Union (EU) has finally sealed a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) with Thailand, its sixth with a Southeast Asian country, as both sides seek to repair relations that frayed following a military coup in Bangkok eight years ago.
Thai industry left at the altar
Business, Ranjana Wangvipula, Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 29/08/2022
» Heightened geopolitical tensions are tipped by some analysts and economists to trigger a spillover effect, with one possibility the relocation of industries to this region, including Thailand.
China's Singles' Day sees surge in 'nationalist' spending
South China Morning Post, Published on 21/11/2021
» HONG KONG: From local fashion brands to traditional medicine, hot selling items during this year's Singles' Day shopping bonanza were mostly home-grown goods, reflecting rising nationalist sentiment among Chinese consumers.