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Major talking points for next year
Post Reporters, Published on 23/12/2025
» A closer look at the demand and supply of commodities offers a clearer picture of the market, but may not always shed light on the complexity of the economy.
US rare earth deal strains China ties
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/12/2025
» Thailand's surprise signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US on rare earth minerals cooperation in October threatens to affect its efforts to maintain a well-calibrated balance between China and the US.
AI boom is turning Malaysia’s palm oil estates into data centres
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/11/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s palm oil giants, long-blamed for razing rainforests, fuelling toxic haze and driving orangutans to the brink of extinction, are recasting themselves as unlikely champions in a different, potentially greener race: the quest to lure the world’s artificial intelligence (AI) data centres to the Southeast Asian country.
IMF warns Asia’s growth will cool this year, next on trade risks
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/10/2025
» SYDNEY — The Asia-Pacific remains the fastest-growing region in the world, though higher tariffs and rising protectionism are likely to reduce demand for its exports and eventually weigh on activity, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Fitch eyes local bank strains
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/10/2025
» Thailand faces increasing pressure from the global economic slowdown, attributed to the impact of US tariffs, the decline in its fiscal buffer and domestic political uncertainty, according to Fitch Ratings.
US tariffs on Indian goods double to 50% over Russian oil purchases
AFP, Published on 27/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - US tariffs of 50% took effect Wednesday on many Indian products, doubling an existing duty as President Donald Trump sought to punish New Delhi for buying Russian oil.
Alternative crops sandbox in the offing
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/08/2025
» The Commerce Ministry is collaborating with the Agriculture Ministry to develop a sandbox project to address unsuitable rice-growing areas.
$6bn Google data centre in India will be Asia’s largest
Reuters, Published on 30/07/2025
» SINGAPORE - Google will invest $6 billion to develop a 1-gigawatt data centre and related power infrastructure in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, government sources said on Wednesday.
Weeden: Elevating the Cannabis Experience with Responsibility and Vision
Published on 13/06/2025
» As Thailand continues to refine its approach to cannabis regulation, a new generation of dispensaries is emerging, those that prioritise education, safety, and accessibility alongside quality products. Leading this wave is Weeden, a Phuket-based cannabis chain that has quickly become one of the most recognisable and trusted names in the sector.
Fresh Yeast Startup Prepares for Brewing Revolution
Published on 29/04/2025
» Alan Edwards’ fermentation journey began not in a lab but with a pint. While studying at Imperial College London, he immersed himself in the UK’s dynamic pub culture—where each brew told a different story. Years later, while working at a prominent private hospital in Bangkok, what began as curiosity evolved into a profound fascination with the science of brewing. That spark soon transformed into a clear vision: to blend technical precision with creative fermentation, setting the stage for Life Below Labs.