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Singapore emerging as neutral ground as AI firms navigate Sino-US rivalry
Reuters, Published on 24/04/2026
» SINGAPORE - Singapore is transforming from East-West gateway to neutral ground for the AI sector, with Chinese startups hoping to operate beyond government reach while US firms seek foreign talent without the headache of stricter visa regulations.
Moody's upgrades ratings for 7 financial institutions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/04/2026
» Moody's Ratings has affirmed the ratings of seven Thai financial institutions and revised their outlooks to stable from negative, following an improvement in Thailand's sovereign outlook.
Call for more state support for green tourism
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/04/2026
» Southern tourism operators are calling for more government support and incentives for the green transition, as Phuket recently hosted an international sustainable tourism conference in a bid to create global recognition in this sector.
Pundits buoyant given ceasefire
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/04/2026
» The indefinite extension of the ceasefire in the Iran war strengthens expectations that prolonged Middle East conflicts are in a de-escalation phase, even though the second round of peace talks is on hold, while the peak for global oil prices has passed, say analysts.
PM Anutin welcomes outlook upgrade by Moody’s
Mongkol Bangprapa and Reuters, Published on 22/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has welcomed the decision by Moody’s Investors Service to revise Thailand’s credit outlook from “negative” to “stable” while affirming its sovereign rating at Baa1.
President allots 1 billion baht for new flour mill
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 22/04/2026
» SET-listed President Bakery, the producer and distributor of bakery products under the Farmhouse brand, plans to invest around 1 billion baht for a new flour mill, while insisting it plans to maintain product prices for now despite increasing production costs.
Wary response to borrowing plan
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Kuakul Mornkum and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/04/2026
» The government is preparing to issue an emergency decree to borrow 500 billion baht and raise the public debt ceiling, according to a news report on Monday.
Trump's Fed pick vows to safeguard independence
AFP, Published on 21/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - Kevin Warsh, Donald Trump’s choice to lead the US Federal Reserve, vowed on Tuesday to protect central bank independence at his confirmation hearing, despite intense pressure from the president.
Moody’s upgrades Thailand outlook to ‘stable’
Online Reporters, Published on 21/04/2026
» Moody’s Ratings on Tuesday upgraded the outlook for the government of Thailand to stable from negative, while affirming the foreign and local currency issuer and local currency senior unsecured credit ratings at Baa1.
Budget tightened amid crisis focus
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered that the fiscal 2027 budget be aligned with current crisis conditions, prioritising cuts to non-essential spending and limiting requests for additional budget allocations by government agencies to investment spending only.