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Japan 2025 foreign visitors at record 42.7m, spending at all-time high
Kyodo News, Published on 20/01/2026
» Foreign visitors to Japan reached a record estimated 42.7 million in 2025, the government said on Tuesday, with their spending also at a new all-time high of 9.5 trillion yen (1.8 trillion baht), thanks to a weaker yen and increased flights to Japan.
Gold and grey money in crosshairs
News Agencies and Post Reporters, Published on 09/01/2026
» Thailand is set to impose limits on speculative trading in gold as authorities step up efforts to curb the influence of a record-breaking rally in the precious metal on the baht.
Cambodia to liquidate bank linked to accused scam boss
News Agencies, Published on 08/01/2026
» A Cambodian bank founded by accused scam boss Chen Zhi, who was extradited to China after being arrested in Cambodia on Tuesday, has been ordered liquidated, the central bank said on Thursday.
Thailand sees annual foreign tourist arrivals slow to 33 million
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/01/2026
» Thailand, famed for its beaches and relaxing vibes, saw its first decline in tourist arrivals in years in 2025, as holidaymakers’ confidence was rattled by a series of events that rocked the nation.
Number of Japanese restaurants overseas down for 1st time amid China slowdown
Kyodo News, Published on 30/12/2025
» The number of Japanese restaurants operating overseas fell for the first time in 2025, pressured by a sharp decline in China amid its economic downturn, a government survey showed.
Won, baht lead year-end flips in Asian currency trends
Bloomberg, Published on 30/12/2025
» Some of Asia’s strongest currency trends are starting to unravel in the final trading days of the year, with the South Korean won and the Thai baht leading the reversals.
Thai exports rise 7.1% in November, less than forecast
Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 25/12/2025
» The US dollar value of Thai exports rose 7.1% in November from a year earlier, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday, slightly below market expectations.
‘Zombie ships’ help keep Venezuelan oil industry alive
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/12/2025
» A 27-year-old crude tanker that was supposedly scrapped in 2021 is due to reach Venezuela late this week, according to ship-tracking data, in the latest example of how the South American country keeps its embattled oil industry alive.
Gold climbs above $4,500 for first time on geopolitics, rates
Bloomberg, Published on 24/12/2025
» Gold rose to a record above $4,500 an ounce on escalating tensions in Venezuela and expectations for more US rate cuts. Silver and platinum also advanced to all-time peaks.
Thailand to study tax on online gold trading
News Agencies, Published on 23/12/2025
» Thailand’s finance ministry plans to study the possible imposition of a tax on online gold trading and will look at measures to limit gold trading volumes, permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit said on Tuesday.