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Bitcoin rebounds as conflict in Middle East intensifies
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/03/2026
» Bitcoin has rebounded to top US$70,000 despite escalating conflicts in the Middle East, diverging from most major assets including gold, as global investors move aggressively into US dollars, says digital asset fund manager Merkle Capital.
IMF suggests deeper Asian economic integration
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/03/2026
» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief has called for deeper integration among Asian economies to help the region prepare for heightened global trade tensions and policy shocks.
Pundits push for productivity
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/03/2026
» Economists urge the incoming government to focus on improving the country's productivity and addressing corruption to better support Thai GDP growth amid uncertain times over the next four years.
TOA banks on premium paints as growth sags
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 05/03/2026
» SET-listed TOA Paint (Thailand) plans to continue launching new products in the premium segment while expanding into the economy segment amid a slowing economic outlook, targeting 4% sales growth this year.
INET bets on sovereign cloud with B2.5bn expansion
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/03/2026
» Internet Thailand Plc (INET), a Thai-owned local cloud and digital platform provider, plans to invest 2.5 billion baht to build its fourth data centre in Thailand to tap enterprises' rising demand for data sovereignty.
Microsoft backs local AI-driven legal reform
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/03/2026
» Microsoft is urging Southeast Asian governments to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) through "broad diffusion", warning that emerging economies risk being left behind as the developed world advances rapidly.
Council seeks to keep Thai digital data safe
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 04/03/2026
» Thailand urgently needs to develop digital data sovereignty under Thai jurisdiction, while prioritising the use of more locally developed artificial intelligence (AI) and software, according to the Digital Council of Thailand (DCT).
New airline hubs poised to gain from travel rerouting
Business, Vijay Verghese, Published on 04/03/2026
» As Middle Eastern airports shut down following the attack on Iran and the swift counterstrikes across the region, the skies over a vast swathe of West Asia suddenly went silent as smoke rose from Dubai to Doha.
Financial planning challenges in Asia
Business, Published on 04/03/2026
» The majority of Asia's middle-class population feels financially anxious and underprepared for retirement, as rising living costs and growing family responsibilities reshape financial priorities across generations, a survey by the regional insurance provider FWD Group has found.
Drilling down on US tariff manoeuvres
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 28/02/2026
» Global trade is grappling with uncertainties stemming from unpredictable US trade policy regarding tariffs. President Donald Trump has maintained his reliance on tariffs, aiming to reduce US imports, diminish the trade deficit, and revive American manufacturing.