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Strong baht seen as economic threat
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/12/2025
» The baht is excessively strong, appreciating beyond what Thailand’s economic structure can handle, says caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
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.
World Bank sees Myanmar economy shrinking as civil war rages on
Bloomberg, Published on 11/12/2024
» The World Bank expects Myanmar’s economy to contract in the current fiscal year, as elevated inflation, a slumping currency, and electricity and labour shortages further pressure a war-torn nation.
Traders on sidelines awaiting signals from Fed chief
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/08/2024
» RECAP: Trade was subdued in most Asian stock markets yesterday while the dollar rebounded from one-year lows, as investors were cautious ahead of a major speech by US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.
FTI foresees drop in border trade
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/02/2024
» Thailand's border trade is expected to slow down this year due to the ongoing political conflict in Myanmar and economic problems in other neighbouring countries, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
THG set to expand Myanmar investment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/02/2024
» Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc (THG) plans to expand its hospital business in Myanmar following an increase in patients seeking medical treatment.
Myanmar sets new timeframe for exporters to deposit earnings
Reuters, Published on 26/12/2023
» YANGON - The Central Bank of Myanmar has ordered exporters sending goods outside Asia to deposit foreign earnings in local banks within 90 days, up from a previous requirement to do so within 60 days.
Myanmar central bank to no longer set forex rates
Reuters, Published on 06/12/2023
» Myanmar's central bank will no longer set exchange rates for foreign currencies and will allow banks and licensed dealers to decide their own rates, state media reported on Wednesday, in a rare easing of some of its tight controls.
Myanmar attempts to stabilise currency
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/07/2023
» Myanmar aims to stabilise its currency to control price pressures, the central bank said, as the kyat weakens in the black market.
Myanmar makes $800m from April-July gas exports
Reuters, Published on 25/08/2022
» Military-ruled Myanmar earned US$800 million from natural gas exports mainly to China and Thailand between April and July, the junta said in the state newspaper on Thursday.