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Osaka expo's economic impact estimated at B618bn: think tank
Published on 04/12/2025
» The World Exposition in Osaka is estimated to have generated an economic ripple effect of 3.05 trillion yen (618 billion baht), sowing the seeds for economic growth while the benefits struggled to expand to a wide area beyond the venue, a report by a private think tank showed on Wednesday.
Downgrade worries weaken Thai bond demand
Published on 26/11/2025
» Thailand’s sale of 30-year bonds on Wednesday drew the weakest demand in at least six years amid concern over a potential sovereign rating downgrade and uncertainty over the outlook for interest rates.
China says 'no market' for Japanese aquatic products, warns of more countermeasures
Published on 19/11/2025
» BEIJING - Even if Japanese aquatic products were exported to China, there would be "no market" for them, China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday, citing the "anger" of Chinese nationals at recent comments from the Japanese prime minister on Taiwan.
Siam Cement commits another $500m to Vietnam
Published on 18/11/2025
» Siam Cement Plc plans to invest another $500 million at its biggest petrochemical plant in Vietnam as Thailand’s largest industrial conglomerate ramps up operations abroad to halt an earnings slump.
Several major China travel agencies halt Japan trip sales amid growing row
Published on 18/11/2025
» Several major Chinese travel agencies have halted sales of Japan-bound trips, industry sources said on Monday, after the Chinese government urged its citizens not to visit the neighbouring country last week amid an escalating diplomatic row over Taiwan.
Thailand sets up special team to track ‘grey money’
Published on 05/11/2025
» The Thai government will set up a special team to track suspicious fund movements linked to online gambling, scam accounts and other “grey money” transactions.
Thailand wooing tech firms to list on stock market
Published on 04/11/2025
» Thailand plans to offer additional incentives to entice tech companies to hold initial public offerings and list on the stock market as part of an effort to revive the flagging exchange.
Singapore to cane scammers
Published on 04/11/2025
» SINGAPORE - Singapore will cane scammers under a new law as the city-state grapples with financial crimes affecting thousands of people.
Apple picks Vietnam as hub for new home devices
Published on 15/10/2025
» Apple Inc is preparing to expand its manufacturing operations in Vietnam as part of a push into the smart home market and an ongoing effort to lessen its dependence on China.
Gains by silver outpace even those of gold this year
Published on 11/10/2025
» Silver prices have surged towards all-time highs above $50 an ounce as a historic supply squeeze deepens in the London market.