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US sanctions firms from China to India over Iranian weapons
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/11/2025
» WASHINGTON — The United States sanctioned dozens of firms and people supporting Iran’s ballistic missile and drone manufacturing industry across countries in Asia and the Middle East as part of the Trump administration’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran.
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).
Thai woes deepen as central bank warns of Q3 GDP contraction
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/10/2025
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) warned the tariff-hit country is suffering a deeper-than-expected downturn, with the economy having likely posted its first quarterly contraction since the end of 2022.
New Vietnam Airline bets tourism boom can offset crowded skies
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/10/2025
» HANOI — Startup Vietnamese carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways plans to acquire a total of 100 Airbus SE and Boeing Co jets within five years as it seeks to break into the country’s fast expanding tourism market and crack the nation’s congested skies.
Hamas agrees to release Israeli hostages but sets conditions
Bloomberg News, Published on 04/10/2025
» GAZA — Hamas agreed to release the last of the hostages from its 2023 attack on Israel but said the rest of a US peace plan would be subject to negotiation, a stance that offered uncertain hopes for an end to the conflict in Gaza.
Thai Airways weathers decline in China business, says CEO
Bloomberg News, Published on 03/09/2025
» Thai Airways International’s diversified global markets are cushioning the blow from decreasing Chinese tourist arrivals to the country, according to chief executive officer Chai Eamsiri.
Thai data centre capacity may triple on surging demand for AI
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/08/2025
» Thailand’s data centre capacity is expected to triple in the next three years as investments of about US$6.5 billion pour into the sector to meet surging demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI).
Vietnam touts $48 billion in project investments to spur growth
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/08/2025
» HANOI — Vietnam on Tuesday said around 250 projects, with investments totalling about US$48 billion, are being pursued in the country as the government seeks to show it is boosting economic growth.
Violent protests rock Serbia in challenge to strongman president
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/08/2025
» BELGRADE — Police fired tear gas to disperse an anti-government rally in Serbia’s capital as President Aleksandar Vucic vowed to put down protests against his rule in the Balkan country.
Indonesia doubles international airport count to boost travel
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/08/2025
» JAKARTA — Indonesia has doubled its number of international airports in a bid to boost tourism and economic growth under President Prabowo Subianto, reversing a policy set last year by predecessor Joko Widodo’s administration that halved the number to control costs.