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Taliban touts regional energy trade hub
Reuters, Published on 02/05/2024
» KABUL - The Taliban has agreed with Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan to build a logistics hub in western Afghanistan aimed at making the war-torn nation a major logistics point for regional exports, including oil from Russia to South Asia, the country’s commerce minister said.
African ports struggle with spike in ship traffic
Reuters, Published on 22/12/2023
» CAPE TOWN - Shipping companies sailing around the Cape of Good Hope to avoid Houthi attacks on the Red Sea face tough choices over where to refuel and restock, as African ports struggle with red tape, congestion and poor facilities, companies and analysts say.
Red Sea attacks bring new inflation risk
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/12/2023
» Attacks in the Red Sea linked to the Israel-Hamas war will cause shipping delays and drive up the price of goods, bringing a new inflation risk to the global economy.
Overseas work lures Thais despite risks
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 23/10/2023
» The escalating conflict in Israel has put the local spotlight on overseas Thai workers, with more than 7,000 people remaining on the evacuation list from the region, with some Thais even abducted by militants.
Firms fret over oil price fluctuations
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Yuthana Praiwan and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/10/2023
» Concern the Israeli-Hamas conflict may escalate has led to worries over volatility in global crude oil prices.
Evaluating the impact of war
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 16/10/2023
» Geopolitical conflicts have tested the Thai economy the past few years, with Russia's invasion of Ukraine continuing as Israel and Hamas renew hostilities in the Middle East.
Gold price could edge higher
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 12/10/2023
» Global gold prices could hit US$1,875 per ounce in the near term as the war in the Middle East shows no signs of ending soon, according to the Gold Traders Association (GTA).
Tourism threatened as risks pile up
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/10/2023
» War in Israel and reduced confidence after last week’s Bangkok mall shooting are expected to cause foreign arrivals to drop next week, though the private sector hopes the visa exemption scheme can resuscitate the market over the next two months.
Private sector monitoring Mideast
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 10/10/2023
» The business sector is closely monitoring the conflict between Israel and Hamas, as it is concerned about escalating violence and the potential impact on trade relations between Thailand and Israel, worth an estimated 40 billion baht.
Western Union, MoneyGram restart money transfers to Afghanistan
AFP, Published on 03/09/2021
» WASHINGTON: Western Union and MoneyGram announced on Thursday that they would resume money transfer services to Afghanistan, allowing vital remittances into a country that faces huge economic hurdles following the Taliban's takeover last month.