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Singapore’s income inequality at record low but concerns linger
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/02/2026
» SINGAPORE — Singapore’s income inequality fell to a record low last year amid lingering cost-of-living concerns, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pledging to reduce the gap further.
Blackpink lifts mainland Chinese arrivals in Hong Kong to January weekend record
South China Morning Post, Published on 27/01/2026
» Mainland Chinese tourists coming to Hong Kong on Saturday and Sunday made it a record-breaking weekend for this month, driven by K-pop girl group Blackpink's shows, while the figure was just 2% below New Year's Eve and New Year's Day footfall.
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.
Tourism Authority of Thailand puts faith in Malaysian visitors despite forecast cut
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/08/2025
» Despite the target for Malaysian tourists having been cut to 5 million this year, equivalent to the level seen in 2024, this market may reach the same number of arrivals as the Chinese as it is still unfazed by the situation along the border provinces.
TU eyes growing seafood exports to US
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 22/08/2025
» Thai Union Group's (TU) frozen seafood business unit sees growth potential in the everyday food segment and exports to the US market.
Cabinet approves 10,000 Sri Lankan workers to replace Cambodians
Reuters, Published on 20/08/2025
» Thailand's cabinet has approved the hiring of 10,000 Sri Lankan workers as it tries to address a labour shortage caused by Cambodian workers returning home in the wake of a deadly border conflict between the two countries, a Thai senior official said on Tuesday.
Eatery operators warned of harmful consequences of price war
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 14/08/2025
» The Restaurant Association says the ongoing price war in the industry is not a healthy approach for business.
Labour expert warns against importing Sri Lankan workers
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 11/08/2025
» A plan to bring in unskilled workers from Sri Lanka is not the right solution to the exodus of Cambodian labourers and it will backfire on Thailand in the long run, a prominent labour expert warned on Monday.
Baht falls from highest since 2022 on conflict with Cambodia
Bloomberg News and Post reporters, Published on 24/07/2025
» Thailand’s baht fell after touching the highest in more than three years on the escalating conflict with its neighbour Cambodia.
Private sector jittery
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Phusadee Arunmas and Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 24/06/2025
» As the leaked private conversation between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Hun Sen of Cambodia threatens the continuity of the government, politics has once again become a leading concern among the business community and investors.