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How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola is smuggled out of Sudan
Business, Richa Naidu and Khalid Abdelaziz of Reuters, Published on 05/03/2025
» LONDON/DUBAI - Gum arabic, a vital ingredient used in everything from Coca-Cola to M&M's candy, is increasingly being trafficked from rebel-held areas of war-torn Sudan, traders and industry sources say, complicating Western companies' efforts to insulate their supply chains from the conflict.
Thai businesses are concerned about effect on oil prices, shipping costs and the local currency
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 14/10/2024
» Amidst a stagnant domestic economy, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are regarded as a crucial factor that could greatly impact the Thai private sector as the war between Israel and Hamas drags on for over a year with no end in sight.
Red Sea tension, US inflation weigh on trade
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/01/2024
» RECAP: Equity markets in Asia were mixed yesterday as the escalating conflict in the Red Sea region sent oil prices surging, while slightly higher-than-expected US inflation data did not dent investors' views on early and aggressive rate cuts in the US and Europe.
Expats' costs rising in Asia
Business, Published on 08/07/2021
» Asia dominates the list of the world's most costly cities for expatriates, despite significant shifts -- including a big drop of 11 points for Bangkok to 46th place -- according to the global human resources consultancy Mercer.
Neighbourly neglect
Business, Phusadee Arunmas and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/04/2021
» The Myanmar junta's brutal military repression against anti-coup demonstrators and airstrikes against innocent villages near the Thai border between March 27 and 30 has prompted acute rebukes and trade sanction threats from the international community.
Investors fret as Trump targets Chinese tech
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 08/08/2020
» Recap: Global stocks fell following US President Donald Trump's decision to ban WeChat, the world's most-used messaging app, fuelling the potential to upend the international businesses of companies from Apple to Walmart and shut down personal communications between China and the US.
Gold furthers record-high winning streak
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/08/2020
» The price of domestic gold continues to reach all-time highs as prices quoted in US dollars surge past US$2,000 an ounce, with month-to-date online gold futures logging heavy trading volume.
Carlos Ghosn's New Life in Exile
Business, Nick KostovSean McLain, Published on 24/02/2020
» As dusk settled over the capital of Lebanon, Carlos Ghosn took a seat in the back corner of a dimly lit restaurant a short walk from his house. A waiter approached. In Arabic, Mr. Ghosn ordered an espresso.
SET gains on Q1 results speculation; world markets wobble
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 21/04/2018
» Recap: Global stock markets this week kept a close watch on geopolitical tensions flaring in the Middle East following US-led airstrikes against Syria, as well as US trade protectionist measures. Wall Street had three winning sessions before a tech-led retreat on Thursday.