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Gold prices continue magic ride
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong and Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/01/2026
» The baht is likely to appreciate further after it broke 31 to the US dollar to touch its highest level in nearly five years on Wednesday, as gold prices edged towards a once-unthinkable target of US$5,000 per ounce, say currency and gold traders.
Temu parent sacks dozens after brawl with Chinese regulators
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/12/2025
» PDD Holdings Inc, the parent of the popular e-commerce platform Temu, has fired a government relations team in Shanghai following a fistfight between employees and visiting Chinese regulators, according to people familiar with the matter.
Thailand set for record plunge in annual power output, LNG imports
Reuters, Published on 23/09/2025
» SINGAPORE - Thailand is set for a record decline in electricity output this year as mild weather and a slowing economy are reducing demand, government data shows, putting Southeast Asia's top LNG importer on track for its steepest decline in purchases of the fuel.
Hong Kong to welcome 1.5 million mainland Chinese visitors for National Day break
South China Morning Post, Published on 19/09/2025
» Hong Kong can expect 1.5 million mainland Chinese visitors over the National Day "golden week" break, a 10% rise from last year, a tourism industry leader has said, with the city set to offer celebratory discounts, ranging from transport to movie tickets, for the occasion.
B150 billion available for ‘quick-win’ stimulus
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/09/2025
» The new Thai government has financial ammunition of roughly 150 billion baht to carry out its “quick-win” stimulus projects, according to a Ministry of Finance official who requested anonymity.
Cambodian visitor numbers down 48% since border clash
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/06/2025
» The number of Cambodian tourists visiting Thailand has plunged by 48% this month due to border closures, weakening a market that has slowed since last year, though Thai AirAsia reports a strong load factor on flights from Bangkok to Cambodia.
China's Alibaba to invest $50bn in AI, cloud computing
AFP, Published on 24/02/2025
» BEIJING - Chinese tech giant Alibaba said Monday it will spend more than $50 billion on artificial intelligence and cloud computing over the next three years, a week after co-founder Jack Ma was seen meeting President Xi Jinping.
Beijing’s schmoozing of China’s private sector a ‘strategic move’
South China Morning Post, Published on 19/02/2025
» Beijing is repositioning the private sector as the cornerstone of China's global competitiveness and technological edge in the face of growing geopolitical and economic headwinds, according to analysts' assessments following President Xi Jinping's meeting with prominent entrepreneurs.
Toshiba unit sets 25% sales growth target
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 23/01/2025
» Toshiba (Thailand) Co Ltd has set a sales growth target of 25% this year and is planning to launch more than 50 new products.
Lunar New Year shopping: Hong Kong and Shenzhen battle for dollars and deals
South China Morning Post, Published on 19/01/2025
» HONG KONG - A cross-border battle is under way between retailers looking to attract Hong Kongers, as mainland Chinese operators offer free coaches to Shenzhen in the run-up to Lunar New Year, while shopping centres in the financial hub splash out to boost sales.