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Asian shares fall as rate-hike bets increase
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/07/2023
» RECAP: Asian stocks slid yesterday to cap a busy first week of the quarter for financial markets, with the dollar standing tall and bonds tumbling as resilient US jobs data has investors bracing for interest rates to head higher still.
Every cloud has a silver lining
Business, Dusida Worrachaddejchai, Published on 30/05/2022
» As vaccination coverage ramps up and many countries move towards an endemic classification for the virus, seniors can hit the road again or relocate to preferred retirement destinations.
Creating travel appetite
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 21/06/2021
» 'When can I travel again?" This familiar question echoed around the world the past 12 months since the global pandemic forced lockdowns and stringent border closures.
Pandemic stymies travel aspirations
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 05/05/2021
» Thailand and Japan have had a strong bond in tourism exchange for years -- in 2019, 1.3 million Thais travelled to Japan and 1.8 million Japanese tourists visited Thailand -- but due to the volatility generated by the pandemic in both countries, there are good reasons to believe those good old days will not likely return within this year.
Global shares mixed, SET gains on lockdown easing
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 16/05/2020
» Recap: Global stock markets ended the week on a mixed note as investors digested Donald Trump's remark about cutting ties with China over the Covid-19 pandemic. Local shares, however, were buoyed by the confirmation of eased lockdown measures starting tomorrow.
US bullishness leads global shares higher
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/04/2020
» Recap: Stocks pushed higher as details emerged on US President Donald Trump's plan to gradually reopen the country's economy, which in turn helped investors look past mixed progress on curbing the coronavirus and dismal first-quarter data from China.
Stimulus splurge feeds equity investor optimism
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Darana Chudasri, Published on 11/04/2020
» Recap: Stock markets ended the week with upbeat momentum as investor sentiment was lifted by hopes that the coronavirus pandemic is peaking, and by stimulus efforts of governments across the globe.
Osaka airport introduces canine comfort room
Business, Kyodo News, Published on 12/02/2020
» OSAKA: A regional airport serving popular tourist spots in western Japan, including Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe, is set to become the first airport in Japan with toilet area for exclusive use by dogs later this week.
Thai-Japan SME cooperation strong
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 29/08/2019
» Thailand and Japan plan to maintain their industrial cooperation for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) after Thailand has attracted 70 billion baht from 500 Japanese SMEs over the last decade.
Industry Ministry to promote small business stimulus plan
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/08/2019
» The Industry Ministry has approved promptly pushing forward the latest stimulus package from the government, allocating 10 billion baht through the Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Fund.