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Bank of Thailand plays down US currency watchlist move
Somruedi Banchongduang, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Somhatai Mosika, Published on 30/01/2026
» The Bank of Thailand says it remains confident in its ability to manage baht volatility against the US dollar after Thailand was added to a US Treasury watchlist for currency practices.
The Gleamers: How Asia’s play-focused consumers are reshaping commerce
Online Reporters, Published on 26/08/2025
» Asia is experiencing a unique demographic convergence. By 2050, the region will house one in four of the world’s seniors (over 60) as well as 60% of its young people. This generational mix is creating a powerful new consumer archetype that transcends age: “The Gleamers”.
Global stocks mixed amid trade hopes as markets await tech earnings
AFP, Published on 29/04/2025
» NEW YORK - Global stocks were steady on Monday as investors welcomed the absence of further trade war escalation over the weekend and as countries seek to temper US President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Inside Europe's last 'open-outcry' trading floor
AFP, Published on 09/04/2025
» LONDON - In an era where computer algorithms automate trading at breakneck speeds, a dwindling number of London's metal traders still conduct business in-person by shouting orders across Europe's last so-called open-outcry trading floor.
The UK car loan scandal that could cost banks billions
AFP, Published on 28/03/2025
» LONDON — Banks may have to pay out tens of billions of pounds if the British Supreme Court upholds a judgment ruling controversial car loans are unlawful, in a case beginning in April.
Big names join US business mission to Vietnam
Reuters, Published on 15/03/2025
» HANOI - Top US tech, defence and energy companies including Boeing and Apple will join a large business mission to Vietnam next week, a list of participants seen by Reuters shows, in a possible sign of confidence as the Southeast Asian country seeks to avoid US trade tariffs.
Booking Holdings beats fourth-quarter estimates on strong international travel demand
Reuters, Published on 21/02/2025
» Online travel agency Booking Holdings surpassed analysts' expectation for fourth-quarter profit and revenue on Thursday, helped by booming demand for international travel, sending its shares up about 5% after the bell.
The art of simplicity
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 07/05/2024
» 'For the simplicity on this side of complexity, I wouldn't give you a fig. But for the simplicity on the other side of complexity, for that I would give you anything I have," said the American essayist Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Canadian PM ‘furious’ over media job cuts
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/02/2024
» OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he’s “furious” with BCE Inc, Canada’s largest telecommunications firm, over its decision to cut jobs and programmes in its media division.
Imminent opening of The Emsphere helps wrap up Em District
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 15/11/2023
» The opening of The Emsphere on Dec 1 will help complete the Em District, a 30-billion-baht retail district located on Sukhumvit Road.