Economy

Nightlife Venues Reopen in Thailand Despite Foreign Tourists BanNightlife Venues Reopen in Thailand Despite Foreign Tourists Ban

Nightlife Venues Reopen in Thailand Despite Foreign Tourists Ban

All nightlife venues in Thailand, bars and entertainment venues, including wet massage parlous, will open their doors again on Wednesday.…

June 30, 2020
ASEAN Summit to deal with pandemic and economy as region reaches 123,000 COVID-19 casesASEAN Summit to deal with pandemic and economy as region reaches 123,000 COVID-19 cases

ASEAN Summit to deal with pandemic and economy as region reaches 123,000 COVID-19 cases

The discussion regarding the coronavirus pandemic and its effects on the economy in the Southeast Asia will be the key…

June 20, 2020
Duterte’s option: Health or Economy?Duterte’s option: Health or Economy?

Duterte’s option: Health or Economy?

MANILA - As the government tries to recover the ailing economy, The president may have to choose to extend for…

June 15, 2020
ICAEW: Average GDP in Asean could recuperate 8% by 2021ICAEW: Average GDP in Asean could recuperate 8% by 2021

ICAEW: Average GDP in Asean could recuperate 8% by 2021

Growth in the Asean bloc is expected to bounce back to an average of 8% in 2021 through the Chinese…

June 9, 2020
Food and medicine exports saves Southeast Asian trade during pandemicFood and medicine exports saves Southeast Asian trade during pandemic

Food and medicine exports saves Southeast Asian trade during pandemic

Global demand for essentials items such as medicine and food has kept the Southeast Asian trade afloats as the region…

June 9, 2020
Thailand’s SET Index Rallies Giving Hope of Economic RecoveryThailand’s SET Index Rallies Giving Hope of Economic Recovery

Thailand’s SET Index Rallies Giving Hope of Economic Recovery

Stocks rallied Friday on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) as ample global financial liquidity moved into equities to chase…

June 6, 2020
Asean presented six measures for an economic bouncebackAsean presented six measures for an economic bounceback

Asean presented six measures for an economic bounceback

The Asean-Business Advisory Council (Asean-BAC) and Asean Economic Ministers (AEMs) met in a special session this week to discuss the…

June 6, 2020
Thailand’s Central Bank to Curb Appreciation of Thai BahtThailand’s Central Bank to Curb Appreciation of Thai Baht

Thailand’s Central Bank to Curb Appreciation of Thai Baht

Thailand’s central Bank has said it’s concerned about a recent rapid appreciation of the Thai Baht and it’s ready to…

June 2, 2020
China tourist to be removed as the highest risk group by Thai GovernmentChina tourist to be removed as the highest risk group by Thai Government

China tourist to be removed as the highest risk group by Thai Government

The Health Minister’s proposal is aimed at gradually restoring economic and social ties. The proposal was provisionally approved by Prime…

May 8, 2020
The Threat of Recession: Malaysia’s Economy could decline due to COVID-19 PandemicThe Threat of Recession: Malaysia’s Economy could decline due to COVID-19 Pandemic

The Threat of Recession: Malaysia’s Economy could decline due to COVID-19 Pandemic

It’s only when enough individuals become immune to the disease to stop transmission, either through a vaccine or direct contact,…

May 4, 2020