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Vietnam, mainland China among top Lunar New Year destinations for Hong Kongers
South China Morning Post, Published on 13/02/2026
» South Korea, Japan, Vietnam and mainland China are emerging as popular Lunar New Year destinations for Hong Kongers this year, as residents take advantage of a calendar arrangement allowing them to enjoy nine consecutive days off by taking just two days of leave.
Trump hits Iran trade partners with tariffs as protest deaths soar
AFP, Published on 13/01/2026
» US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran, ramping up pressure as a rights group estimated a crackdown on protests in the country has killed at least 648 people.
Thai trade with Iran under scrutiny
WICHIT CHANTANUSORNSIRI, Published on 13/01/2026
» A threat by US Prsident Donald Trump to impose a 25% tariff on goods from countries “doing business” with Iran is unlikely to directly affect Thailand’s export and import sectors, according to the Ministry of Finance.
Gold sets 50th daily record this year on rate-cut bets and risk
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/12/2025
» NEW YORK — Gold rose to a record high — the 50th day it has done so this year — on escalating geopolitical tensions and prospects for more US rate cuts. Silver also set an all-time peak.
Tourist arrivals from Kazakhstan targeted for growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/12/2025
» Despite a slowdown in visits by tourists from Kazakhstan, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) still targets at least 5% growth next year, coinciding with strong long-haul arrivals that already set a record high of 10 million this year.
World Bank sees Myanmar’s economy shrinking on conflict, quake
Bloomberg, Published on 09/12/2025
» Myanmar’s economy will contract this year amid civil war and ongoing drag from a March earthquake, according to the World Bank, which sees growth also constrained by weak domestic demand, labour shortages and frequent power outages.
Thailand keen to host global financiers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/12/2025
» Authorities are upbeat about hosting the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2026, hoping it will reinforce foreign confidence in Thailand's solid economic fundamentals.
Gold’s historic rise comes with a bonus for emerging markets
Bloomberg, Published on 20/10/2025
» A relentless surge in the price of gold is delivering windfalls across emerging markets, boosting investor confidence in countries that mine and buy the metal.
China sees uptick in 'super Golden Week' spending amid record travel surge
South China Morning Post, Published on 10/10/2025
» China logged a welcome uptick in spending on services during the just-concluded eight-day "super Golden Week" public holiday, as the country's transport hubs handled record numbers of passengers.
Thai steel firm brushes off effect of US tariffs on export prices
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 20/08/2025
» SET-listed Sahamitr Pressure Container (SMPC), Thailand's largest manufacturer of steel cylinders by capacity, believes its exports to the US will remain competitive with rivals despite the enforcement of 19% reciprocal tariffs on Thai products.