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In an international win for China's C919, Brunei accepts Beijing's aviation rules
Published on 01/11/2025
» Brunei has officially adopted China's civil aviation certification standards, easing access for Chinese-built aircraft such as the narrowbody C919 jet into the wealthy Southeast Asian market while serving as a potential model for how the planes could expand their international reach.
US, Australia sign rare earths deal as Trump promises submarines
AFP, Published on 21/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump signed a deal on rare earth minerals on Monday with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and said Washington's key ally would get its coveted nuclear-powered attack submarines.
Regaining a lucrative tourism market
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/09/2025
» According to China Trading Desk, Chinese outbound tourists are estimated to reach 155 million this year, a full resumption compared with pre-pandemic levels.
Thaksin vows cheaper power to turn Thailand into data centre hub
Published on 15/03/2025
» Thailand aims to slash electricity costs by more than 25% by next year to emerge as a hub for data centres and artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of the governing Pheu Thai Party.
UK starts to nationalise more rail services
Published on 04/12/2024
» LONDON - The Labour government in Britain is preparing to nationalise three train services currently run by the private sector, the start of a plan to take the industry back into public hands.
The US election and Southeast Asia
Business, Published on 29/10/2024
» There are three key risks that will impact Southeast Asian economies and markets for the rest of 2024 and into 2025.
Dollar rises with crypto as markets turn in favour of Trump victory
Published on 15/07/2024
» SINGAPORE - The dollar rose broadly on Monday and cryptocurrencies jumped as trades for a victory by Donald Trump in the upcoming US elections gathered steam in the wake of an attempted assassination of the former US President.
Mid-year outlook 2024: Let's get cyclical
Business, Published on 03/07/2024
» For most of 2024, the US economy has been running its "Duracell Bunny" course, ploughing ahead on strong consumer spending, fiscal stimulus and a thriving labour market. Meanwhile, Europe and Asia, especially China, have been in the doldrums, as the real estate market malaise in the latter drains the life out of the second-largest economy in the world.
Thai car buyers' preferences shifting
Business, Published on 28/06/2024
» Thai consumers' interest in purchasing battery electric vehicles (BEVs) has declined over the past year, while hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have emerged as strong contenders, almost on par with BEVs, a survey by the multinational consultancy Deloitte shows.
Digital romance blooming
Business, Published on 14/02/2024
» Expressing love is going digital as almost 80% of Thais plan to buy their loved ones a Valentine's Day gift online, according to a survey conducted for the payments company Visa.