Showing 1 - 10 of 3,538
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.
Apple’s iPhone Air receives muted reception in China debut
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/10/2025
» SHANGHAI — Apple Inc’s iPhone Air went on sale in China on Wednesday, eliciting a subdued consumer response in the world’s biggest smartphone arena.
Weak Thai tourism set to crimp baht year-end rally, analysts say
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/10/2025
» The Thai baht’s traditional year-end rally will be dimmed as Chinese tourists continue to shun the country and traders bet on interest rate cuts, according to analysts.
Singapore to impose green aviation fuel levy on flights
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/10/2025
» SINGAPORE — Singapore’s parliament passed a bill on Tuesday introducing a fixed levy on departing flights to cut emissions and support the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by airlines.
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.
Singapore ties to alleged Cambodian scam ring under spotlight
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/10/2025
» SINGAPORE — The alleged head of a Cambodian criminal ring and his associates set up a family office in Singapore that claimed to receive tax breaks, while also building relationships with firms backed by state investor Temasek Holdings Pte and spending millions on properties in the city-state.
Europe has 8 car plants too many as Chinese rivals make inroads
Bloomberg News, Published on 13/10/2025
» PARIS - Slack car demand and new competitors like China’s BYD Co. could force Europe’s manufacturers to shed as many as eight factories as the industry moves through a painful reset, according to consultancy AlixPartners.
Gold tops $4,000 for first time, fuelled by US shutdown
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/10/2025
» LONDON - Spot gold has smashed through $4,000 an ounce for the first time, as concerns over the US economy and a government shutdown added fresh momentum to a scorching rally.
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.