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Indonesia, Thai market outlooks buffeted by political risk
Bloomberg, Published on 01/09/2025
» Intensifying protests in Indonesia and the latest leadership upheaval in Thailand are ratcheting up political risk in the two largest emerging markets in Southeast Asia.
Cambodian visitor numbers down 48% since border clash
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/06/2025
» The number of Cambodian tourists visiting Thailand has plunged by 48% this month due to border closures, weakening a market that has slowed since last year, though Thai AirAsia reports a strong load factor on flights from Bangkok to Cambodia.
China’s EV makers are facing a reality check in Southeast Asia
Bloomberg, Published on 03/03/2025
» On a recent Thursday morning in Hanoi, Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD began the day with a showroom devoid of customers. Just a few kilometres away, a dealership for upstart Vietnamese EV maker VinFast Auto was buzzing, with would-be buyers pouring over new models.
Stellar year for Grab's ride-hailing, delivery services
Business, Published on 20/12/2024
» Grab, a leading super-app in Southeast Asia, has unveiled its year-end statistics for on-demand transport and delivery services in Thailand.
KPS prepping three new surgery centres
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/07/2024
» Kasemrad Plastic Surgery (KPS), a subsidiary of the SET-listed Bangkok Chain Hospital Plc (BCH), believes the Thai cosmetic surgery market is still growing and plans to launch three new surgery centres in 2025.
Hong Kong's WeLab eyes Southeast Asia digital banks
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/06/2024
» HONG KONG - WeLab, a Hong Kong-based fintech unicorn backed by billionaire Li Ka-shing, is exploring the idea of setting up digital banks across Southeast Asia and providing its technology services to conglomerates in Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines.
Real-time payment risks grow
Business, Published on 12/06/2024
» The growing adoption of new, convenient and fast payment channels has come with growing apprehension about real-time payment scams, according to a global consumer fraud research study by Fico, the US-based data analytics and credit scoring company.
Indonesia may offer dual citizenship to attract overseas workers
Reuters, Published on 30/04/2024
» JAKARTA: Indonesia may offer dual citizenship to people of Indonesian descent to entice more skilled workers into the country, a senior cabinet minister said on Tuesday.
Indonesia's January drought points to lower rice harvest, higher imports
Reuters, Published on 02/02/2024
» JAKARTA: Indonesian farmer Wardiyono typically starts planting his small rice field in November but this season he began only in January, when rains finally arrived after months of drought caused by an especially strong El Nino weather phenomenon.
'Regulate them': hard-up Indonesia traders urge TikTok sales ban
AFP, Published on 25/09/2023
» JAKARTA - As clothing seller Hendri Tanjung struggles to hawk his tunics to Indonesian buyers outside his market shop, he says customers are turning to cheaper versions on TikTok, pummelling his income.