ASEAN inflation: Vietnam and Philippines hit hardest by Iran war
Inflation March data show rising fuel costs; analyst warns of ‘second wave’ in food prices A motorist fills…
Asean refineries shut units and cut output in fight for survival
As a result, refineries across the wider Asia-Pacific region have also started cutting runs or temporarily shutting units,…
Possible “Super El Niño” puts ASEAN on alert for severe heat and drought
Impacts on other parts of the world For North America, the impacts will vary by region. The western…
World Bank cuts Thailand growth to 1.3%, flags energy vulnerability in region
Although a ceasefire agreement reached on the morning of April 8 (Thailand time) has raised hopes, it has…
AI fuels global trade growth as China-US flows shift, McKinsey finds
Artificial intelligence has emerged as the driving force behind global trade growth, fuelled by a surge in data-centre…
Stalling ASEAN renewables leave gap for Japan’s fossil fuel tech push
The Japan-led Asia Zero Emission Community, which embraces a “one goal, various pathways” to decarbonization, is not only supporting…
Srettha Thavisin’s economic vision for Thailand published in Financial Times
A shift in tourism and business climate On tourism, Srettha pointed out that Thailand should focus on…
From ‘Economic Tiger’ to the ‘Sick Man of Asia’
As manufacturing stalls and household debt nears 90% of GDP, Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy faces a…
Investors punish Big Tech AI spending that delivers slower growth
Jan 29 (Reuters) – Investors responded to Big Tech earnings this week with a stark warning: they will…
China passes steel output peak, developing Asia still climbing
LAUNCESTON, Australia, Jan 28 (Reuters) – It’s a fairly safe bet to say that China’s steel production has…
Thailand releases endangered leopard sharks in conservation push
MAITON ISLAND, Thailand, Jan 26 (Reuters) – After a brief countdown by conservationists, a young Indo-Pacific leopard shark…
Singapore expected to keep monetary policy unchanged as growth outperforms
Item 1 of 2 A view of the Monetary Authority of Singapore building in Singapore April 18, 2016.…