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OCBC, Bangkok Bank, First Abu Dhabi join Hong Kong's US$14 billion offshore yuan scheme
South China Morning Post, Published on 02/01/2026
» Leading banks from Southeast Asia and the Middle East, including Bangkok Bank, OCBC, First Abu Dhabi Bank and Qatar National Bank, have joined the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's (HKMA) expanded yuan liquidity facility, underscoring the city's push as a global offshore renminbi (RMB) business hub.
Laos cleared to export fresh durians to China as Malaysia, Thailand face new rival
South China Morning Post, Published on 19/12/2025
» Laos has received approval to begin exporting fresh durians to China, becoming the latest Southeast Asian nation to vie for a slice of the vast Chinese market for the tropical fruit.
SEALECT Targets Strong 2026 Growth with Smart Protein
Published on 12/12/2025
» A major growth initiative is underway to elevate SEALECT, Thailand’s No.1 canned tuna brand, as Thai Union Group PCL (TU), a global seafood leader, strengthens the brand’s role as the country’s provider of “Smart Protein for All”. With a firm target of increasing sales by 10% in 2026 to 836 million baht, up from an expected 760 million baht this year, SEALECT is advancing at twice the pace of Thailand’s broader food industry. The brand continues to reinforce its dominant position, holding a 57.5% market share.
Thai and Lao postal agencies join forces on e-commerce
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 25/11/2025
» Thailand Post and Lao Post have jointly strengthened e-commerce and cross-border trade to drive digital economy connectivity across Thailand, Laos and China.
Laos plans to pull plug on crypto miners by early 2026
Reuters, Published on 17/10/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - Laos is considering halting electricity supply to cryptocurrency miners by the first quarter of 2026, as it seeks to redirect domestic power to industries that contribute more to economic growth, the country's deputy energy minister told Reuters.
First Chinese-made C909 plane lands in Thailand from Laos
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 04/09/2025
» Thailand has welcomed the first commercial flight of a Chinese-made small-body airplane, as Lao Airlines' C909 touched down at Suvarnabhumi airport in Samut Prakan province.
CKPower’s Hinghoi Wins for Social, Green Impact
Published on 04/08/2025
» CK Power Public Company Limited (CKPower, SET: CKP), one of the region’s largest producers of electricity from renewables with one of the lowest carbon footprints, has been honoured with two major regional accolades at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2025. The awards mark the company’s fourth consecutive year of recognition for its strong commitment to supporting society and communities surrounding its power plants.
XPCL Green Debentures Oversubscribed Amid Strong Investor Confidence
Published on 25/07/2025
» Xayaburi Power Company Limited (XPCL), an associate company of CK Power Public Company Limited (SET: CKP), has announced the successful closure of its Thai baht-denominated green debenture offering, which was oversubscribed by institutional and high-net-worth investors. The success underscores strong investor confidence in XPCL’s business resilience and commitment to strengthening Thailand’s renewable energy stability.
Trade highway to link Laos with neighbours
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/06/2025
» Planning has started to construct Route R12, a new trade corridor in Laos linking Thailand, Vietnam and China.
Chinese influencer to sell Thai fruit
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 09/05/2025
» A popular Chinese influencer plans to conduct a livestream sale of Thai fruit on May 11 and 12, according to the Ministry of Commerce.