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Carabao Group set to produce Tsingtao beer
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 14/11/2025
» SET-listed Carabao Group Plc is preparing to produce Tsingtao beer as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in Thailand.
Edging away from conflict
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/09/2025
» The ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia is having a notable economic effect on both nations and their investors, which may cause foreign investors to re-evaluate their business strategies, particularly the Thailand Plus One model that allows them to leverage Thailand's robust infrastructure while taking advantage of lower labour costs in neighbouring countries, such as Cambodia.
Will airline bailouts fly?
Business, Vijay Verghese, Published on 04/11/2020
» As airlines and hotels with their backs to the Covid wall plead with governments for help, it is not unusual for nationalist fervour to override economics in the search for quick fixes. In many cases though, this would be folly.
The U.S.'s Next Trade War? As China Clash Cools, Conflict With India Looms
Business, Greg Ip, Published on 21/02/2020
» You may have missed it amid headlines of the U.S. trade war with China, but a low-intensity trade conflict with Asia's other emerging giant is also smoldering. It began a year ago when the U.S. stripped India of special low-tariff status over claims it discriminated against American companies. India responded by implementing tariffs it had previously threatened over U.S. steel duties.
Busy year ushers in brave new decade
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 03/01/2020
» Marking the start of a brave new decade, 2020 will be jam-packed with world historical events, not just in Thailand, but throughout the world.
Argentina's national pastime: hating on the IMF
Business, Santiago Pérez, Published on 02/01/2020
» BUENOS AIRES: Most countries have a historic villain. For Cuba, it is Uncle Sam. For some in the Middle East, it is Israel. Here in Argentina, many direct their rage at the International Monetary Fund.
Pockets of opportunity in regionalisation and services
Business, Pornthep Jubandhu, Published on 23/02/2019
» Overall global economic growth is slowing and Thailand is no exception -- GDP expansion slowed to 3.7% in the fourth quarter of 2018 from 4.8% in the first half. The consensus view is for growth of 3.5% to 4.0% in 2019, compared with more than 4% in 2018. One of the major headwinds is the trade dispute that has caused global trade to shift into a lower gear.
Satellite grant to end
Business, Chatrudee Theparat & Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/01/2019
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved in principle applying a public-private partnership (PPP) format for the country's satellite management in lieu of the concession system once the existing contract expires in 2021.
Diversifying in the post-QE era
Business, Michael Hasenstab, Published on 01/12/2018
» A decade after the global financial crisis peaked in 2008, financial markets have only just begun to correct the asset price distortions that were created by the massive quantitative easing (QE) programme undertaken by the US Federal Reserve.