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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).
China's visa-free boom picks up steam as entries soar in first half of 2025
South China Morning Post, Published on 17/07/2025
» China's expanded efforts to encourage visitors continued to pay off in the first half of 2025, with the number of visa-free foreign entries rising by more than half compared to the same period a year earlier.
Monsters and memes: Labubu dolls ride China soft-power wave
AFP, Published on 20/06/2025
» SHANGHAI - Small, fuzzy and baring sharp teeth, Chinese toymaker Pop Mart's Labubu monster dolls have taken over the world, drawing excited crowds at international stores and adorning the handbags of celebrities such as Rihanna and Cher.
Resilience by design: Thriving in the age of AI and disruption
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/06/2025
» As Cisco marks its 40th global anniversary and 30 years in Thailand this year, Weera Areeratanasak, the company's managing director for Thailand and Myanmar, shared the company's journey and future vision as it helps organisations build secure, agile systems that thrive amid constant disruption.
Developing nations face 'tidal wave' of China debt: report
AFP, Published on 27/05/2025
» SYDNEY — The world's poorest nations face a "tidal wave of debt" as repayments to China hit record highs in 2025, an Australian think tank warned Tuesday in a new report.
Getting visitors to open wallets
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 16/12/2024
» Tourism plays a crucial role in Thailand's economy, contributing greatly to the country's GDP. In a bid to stimulate post-pandemic expenditure, the government is gearing up to attract more luxury and high-spending travellers.
Greed, gluttony and the crackup of Red Lobster
By David Segal, The New York Times, Published on 10/09/2024
» In June of last year, Red Lobster announced that Ultimate Endless Shrimp — as much as you can scarf down for just $20 — would become an “all day, every day” fixture of the menu.
Retirement lottery to the rescue
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/07/2024
» It is alarming that nearly half of the country's workforce, comprising 37.5 million people, lacks a retirement savings plan.
China's ban on Australian lobsters has Asean members clawing way into market
South China Morning Post, Published on 24/01/2024
» Southeast Asian countries are fishing for more opportunities to get their lobsters onto Chinese plates, and analysts expect that the trend will not only intensify, but it will also become increasingly difficult to reverse the longer that Beijing's protracted ban on Australian rock lobsters remains in effect.
Tin market spooked by Myanmar supply worries
Reuters, Published on 18/04/2023
» LONDON: Tin prices have leapt higher on news of a possible production halt in Myanmar, the world’s third-largest producer of the metal.