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Perfect Paper strives for world-class standards
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 17/11/2025
» The Chinese proverb "wealth does not pass three generations" is nearly universal, rooted in Confucian values.
Top economist Ammar Siamwalla dies at 86
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 05/10/2025
» Ammar Siamwalla, one of Thailand’s most respected economists and a leading rice expert, has died at the age of 86.
China's new K visa beckons foreign techies
Business, Reuters, Published on 30/09/2025
» BEIJING - China's new visa programme aimed at attracting foreign tech talent kicks off this week, a move seen boosting Beijing's fortunes in its geopolitical rivalry with Washington as a new US visa policy prompts would-be applicants to scramble for alternatives.
The ins and outs of legal casinos
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 14/06/2025
» Political leaders and the public continue to debate the merits and pitfalls of the government's proposed legislation to legalise casino operation in entertainment complexes.
Here are the countries targeted in Trump's new travel ban
Reuters, Published on 06/06/2025
» US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning the nationals of 12 countries from entering the United States, saying the move was needed to protect against "foreign terrorists" and other security threats.
Abrdn trims forecast for Fed rate cuts amid sticky inflation
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/11/2024
» Abrdn Investments, the UK-based global investment and asset manager, has nearly halved its forecast for Federal Reserve rate cuts next year based on signals of rising inflation under US president-elect Donald Trump.
US vote to be lose-lose for Thailand
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/11/2024
» Thailand is bracing for adverse impacts from the US presidential election this week regardless of the outcome, as rising US bond yields would cause Thailand's borrowing costs to rise, while the US-China trade war is poised to continue.
The US election and Southeast Asia
Business, Heng Koon How, Published on 29/10/2024
» There are three key risks that will impact Southeast Asian economies and markets for the rest of 2024 and into 2025.
Thai baht weakens as China falters
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/09/2024
» The baht led Asian currencies that weakened against the dollar on Monday on a faltering Chinese economy, with analysts suggesting the baht could be on a depreciating trend for the remaining months of this year if the US Federal Reserve (Fed) cuts rates by less than the 1% reduction anticipated by the market this year.
Prepare for a rough ride
Business, InnovestX Securities, Published on 27/07/2024
» As we approach the midpoint of the third quarter, the economic and financial market picture is becoming clearer. First, the US Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates soon. Second, the US presidential race is likely to intensify. And third, China's economic slowdown is decelerating, implying the need for more stimulus. But the signals from the Beijing government have been to focus more on quality growth than quantity.