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Food crisis can be contained if Asia remembers not to panic: expert
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/05/2022
» The world’s food problem is already severe as prices jump and protectionism flares, but a food security expert says there is a good chance governments can stop it from getting way worse if they heed a lesson from the crisis in 2008: do not panic.
Thailand reaping food export windfall with protectionism rising
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/05/2022
» Thailand -- a major exporter of sugar, chickens and rice -- looks set to benefit as many of its Asian neighbours’ limit shipments of agricultural commodities to shelter consumers from surging prices.
The $15,000 EV is here but only in Japan for now
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/05/2022
» Nissan Motor Co and Mitsubishi Motors Corp have unveiled two new electric mini vehicles, betting consumers will embrace a battery-powered take on the well-loved class of tiny, affordable Japanese cars.
Philippines raises rate for first time since 2018
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/05/2022
» The Philippine central bank raised its key interest rate for the first time since 2018 to combat Southeast Asia’s second-fastest inflation.
Thai bonds may extend 10% losses as swaps price in rate hikes
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/05/2022
» Thai bonds, the biggest loser among Southeast Asian peers, are set to extend their slump as rising inflationary pressures and the risk of a hawkish pivot by the so-far accommodative Bank of Thailand (BoT) weigh on the debt.
SCG Chemicals seeking up to $3bn in largest Thai IPO
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/04/2022
» SCG Chemicals Pcl, a unit of Siam Cement Pcl, is seeking to raise as much as US$3 billion in what could be Thailand's largest ever initial public offering (IPO), according to people familiar with the matter.
Inflation spike may tilt odds in favour of early rate hikes
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/04/2022
» Retail inflation is poised to accelerate from a 13-year high with the government lifting a freeze on some retail fuel prices, boosting the odds for the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to pivot away from its pandemic-era monetary policy accommodation.
Where will Elon Musk get cash for Twitter?
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/04/2022
» Elon Musk and Twitter Inc reached an agreement for the world’s richest man to buy the social networking platform for US$44 billion, resolving the pressing question of whether the company’s board would consent to the leveraged buyout deal.
Singapore home price growth slows; curbs cool property surge
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/04/2022
» Singapore home price growth slowed last quarter as curbs on residential property at least temporarily reined in the nation’s surging real estate market.
Bitcoin falls to lowest in a month as risk aversion takes toll
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/04/2022
» Bitcoin dropped to its lowest level in more than a month as cryptocurrency continued to be hurt by investors’ risk aversion amid signs of muted new interest in the coins.