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Amata prepares for major Southeast Asian growth
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/03/2026
» SET-listed Amata Corporation, an industrial estate developer, is preparing a major expansion across Southeast Asia, announcing plans to invest 10 billion baht to develop and upgrade industrial estates in Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.
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.
Asian currencies soar as dollar weakens with yen intervention in focus
Reuters, Published on 26/01/2026
» BENGALURU — The Malaysian ringgit and the Singapore dollar climbed to multi-year highs on Monday as a broadly weaker US dollar and renewed gains in the Japanese yen lifted Asian currencies, with investors remaining on high alert for possible intervention to support the yen.
Vietnam targets $5.5bn in foreign loans for 2026 to boost infrastructure development
Reuters, Published on 16/01/2026
» HANOI - Vietnam plans to secure $5.5 billion (172.5 billion baht) in foreign loans in 2026 as it seeks to speed up the construction of large-scale national infrastructure projects and tackle persistent bottlenecks in the disbursement of development finance, its government said on Friday.
Several major China travel agencies halt Japan trip sales amid growing row
Kyodo News, Published on 18/11/2025
» Several major Chinese travel agencies have halted sales of Japan-bound trips, industry sources said on Monday, after the Chinese government urged its citizens not to visit the neighbouring country last week amid an escalating diplomatic row over Taiwan.
When 'rule of law' becomes a 'tool of flaw'
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 16/10/2025
» On March 28 this year, Thai people experienced not only the strongest earthquake in the country's modern history but also the tragedy of the State Audit Office collapse. It took just eight seconds for the impact of the tremor to reduce the 30-floor under-construction building to rubble. More than 90 people lost their lives.
Trump's doubling of tariffs on Indian imports takes effect, hiking tensions
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/08/2025
» WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI — US President Donald Trump's doubling of tariffs on goods from India to as much as 50% took effect as scheduled on Wednesday, escalating tensions between the world's two largest democracies and strategic partners.
Thai baht’s surge at risk from turmoil, top forecaster says
Bloomberg, Published on 07/07/2025
» The Thai baht’s four-month rally is likely to falter as political turmoil is expected to weigh on the economy, according to the currency’s top forecaster.
'Super March' tourism campaign paints 'promising' picture for Hong Kong economy
South China Morning Post, Published on 28/04/2025
» The success of mega-events under Hong Kong's "Super March" tourism campaign paints a "promising" picture of the city's economic future, a leading business insights provider has said, adding that Art Basel had brought in the wealthiest visitors under the drive at an average monthly income of about HK$44,000 (191,000 baht).
Crackdown urged on corruption, foreigners working illegally in Thailand
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Kuakul Mornkum, Wichit Chantanusornsiri and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 03/03/2025
» Fears about Thailand becoming a failed state have grown recently because of its failure to enforce laws, allowing cross-border crimes to erode public confidence in the country's safety and security.