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China's Record Trade Surplus Spells Mixed Fortunes for Thai Economy
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (466+ words) As Thailand grapples with its own economic recovery, the influx of low-cost Chinese goods is exacerbating trade imbalances, pressuring local industries, and prompting calls for strategic responses from policymakers. Here's a closer look at the implications for Thai businesses and…...
US Dollar Strengthens Against Thai Baht: Implications for Seniors’ Retirement Costs
2+ week, 4+ day ago (378+ words) Seniors in Los Angeles can enhance their lifestyle by relocating to Thailand, where a strong dollar offers luxurious living and affordable healthcare, transforming fixed incomes into vibrant retirement experiences. Economic shifts, particularly the strong U.S. dollar against the Thai Baht, are…...
SCB EIC Anticipates Further Rate Cut in Early Next Year
2+ week, 4+ day ago (179+ words) The MPC unanimously decided to lower the policy rate from 1.50% to 1.25%. SCB EIC anticipates an additional policy rate reduction in the first half of 2026. In short: Thailand's central bank is cutting rates to counter a clear slowdown, with inflation staying…...
Fiscal Dominance Unleashed: Trump 2.0 and Rising Global Economic Risks
2+ week, 4+ day ago (273+ words) Fiscal Dominance Unleashed: Trump 2.0 and Rising Global Economic Risks'Thailand Business News Trump's second term signals fiscal dominance, prioritizing government spending over central bank independence, risking U.S. dollar stability. This trend threatens global monetary norms, pressuring emerging markets and challenging Thailand's fiscal…...
ASEAN Countries Gear Up as U.S. Tariff Deadline Looms
2+ week, 4+ day ago (346+ words) ASEAN Countries Gear Up as U.S. Tariff Deadline Looms'Thailand Business News On July 9, 2025, the US will implement tariffs on Southeast Asia, triggering diverse regional reactions: Indonesia suggests a new trade package, Vietnam finalizes agreements, the Philippines adopts a wait-and-see approach, while…...
This Week’s Fed Meeting: A 3-Minute Guide for Traders
2+ week, 4+ day ago (300+ words) This week's Fed meeting is framed as a critical event for traders, with global debt, inflation, and China's trade adjustments shaping the broader market backdrop. This morning's focus is on rising yields and bond market movements, driven partly by hawkish…...
ASEAN’s “Mini Silicon Valley” Boom, Why Singapore is Becoming Magnet for Tech Startups
2+ week, 4+ day ago (378+ words) Branded by some as ASEAN's "Mini Silicon Valley," the city-state has become a launchpad for startups thanks to deep pools of capital, a supportive government, and unrivalled access to neighboring markets. Southeast Asia's 680 million consumers, many of them young and…...
Asian Equities Register Mixed Performance Following Unexpected Chinese Manufacturing Contraction - Thai Business News
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (599+ words) Asian stock markets commenced the December trading session with divergent results on Monday, as investors evaluated a surprising downturn in Chinese manufacturing activity concurrent with escalating expectations for a forthcoming interest rate reduction by the United States Federal Reserve. The…...
World Bank Highlights Record Debt Outflows from Developing Countries, Marking a 50-Year High - Thai Business News
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (159+ words) WASHINGTON, December 3, 2025Developing countries paid out $741 billion more in principal and interest on their external debt than they received in new financing between 2022 and 2024the largest gap in at least 50 years, according to the World Bank's latest International Debt Report released today....
India’s Surprising Growth Amid Tariff Pressures Raises Questions - Thai Business News
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (204+ words) BANGKOK, Dec. 3, 2025 " India's economy posted an unexpected surge in growth in the July'September quarter, defying heavy U.S. tariffs and sparking debate among economists about the accuracy of official data. India's gross domestic product expanded 8.2% in the third quarter, up from 7.8% in…...