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IMF warns Asia’s growth will cool this year, next on trade risks
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/10/2025
» SYDNEY — The Asia-Pacific remains the fastest-growing region in the world, though higher tariffs and rising protectionism are likely to reduce demand for its exports and eventually weigh on activity, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Stocks, dollar surge as US and China agree 90-day tariff relief
Reuters, Published on 12/05/2025
» LONDON - Wall Street stock futures surged, the dollar rallied and gold prices slumped on Monday as the US and China agreed to temporarily slash the harsh tariffs imposed on each other and work together to limit economically damaging trade spats.
Trump trade team chases ‘90 deals in 90 days’
Reuters, Published on 12/04/2025
» WASHINGTON - Donald Trump’s administration wants to strike 90 trade deals in 90 days, but the challenges to quickly resolving the US president’s trade war are already apparent.
BoT rate cut likely as growth is insufficient
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/02/2025
» A disappointing GDP rate in the fourth quarter of 2024 raises the probability that the Bank of Thailand will cut the policy rate in the first half this year, say economists, while being a potential target of US reciprocal tariffs puts the country's growth this year at risk.
All eyes on Thai baht
Business, Published on 23/09/2024
» The direction of the Thai currency for the remainder of the year is critical for local industries after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates as expected last Wednesday, putting more pressure on the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which has held steady on rates since last year.
Apple’s AI push causes market stir
Reuters, Published on 11/06/2024
» Apple’s worldwide developer conference on Monday was about more than just infusing its software with the latest artificial intelligence technology, including ChatGPT.
Apple pips Samsung as top smartphone seller
Reuters, Published on 17/01/2024
» Apple has ended Samsung Electronics’ 12-year run as the largest seller of smartphones in the world, after commanding a 20% market share in 2023, according to an authoritative report from International Data Corp (IDC).
China’s ban on iPhone use accelerates
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/12/2023
» More Chinese agencies and government-backed firms across the country have ordered staff to stop bringing iPhones and other foreign devices to work, setting in motion an unprecedented prohibition that is likely to block Apple and Samsung from parts of the world’s biggest mobile market.
Asia factories cope with high costs amid war
Bloomberg News, Published on 01/11/2023
» JAKARTA - Manufacturing activity in Asia slumped again in October as conflict in the Middle East drove oil prices higher, costs rose and global demand remained under pressure.
Stock investor confidence hits 7-month high in August
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/09/2023
» The Investor Confidence Index (ICI) rose to a seven-month high in August as stock investors were hopeful the formation of a new government and likely economic stimulus measures would revive the Thai economy, already backed by a strong tourism recovery.