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Futures Trade At All-Time High As Global Market Euphoria Goes To 11
Zero Hedge
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US equity futures are higher led by small caps (again) as the CPI print induces further short covering ahead of a now certain September rate cut, and a beta chase. As of 8:15am, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures were 0.2% higher after both indexes...
Bangkok’s Festival Of Dance And Music Opening With Mahabharata
The Asian Age
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August 13, 2025
A grand Indian dance drama based on The Mahabharata will inaugurate Bangkok’s famed International Festival of Dance and Music — now in its 27th year — at the magnificent Thailand Cultural Centre on Saturday, September 6. Entitled Mahabharata — 18...
Thai court to rule this month on case seeking PM's dismissal
The Business Times Singapore
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August 13, 2025
[BANGKOK] Thailand’s Constitutional Court announced on Wednesday (Aug 13) that it will rule this month on a case seeking to oust Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over her handling of a diplomatic spat with Cambodia. The Constitutional Court...
Thailand cuts key rate to near three-year low as growth sputters, more easing expected
Channel News Asia
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August 13, 2025
BANGKOK :Thailand's central bank lowered its policy rate to a near three-year low on Wednesday to boost a slowing economy grappling with U.S. tariffs, falling prices and weak foreign tourist arrivals, with further policy easing seen later this...
Thailand's First Climate Change Law Nearing Approval, with Focus on Carbon Reduction and Adaptation
The Nation Thailand
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August 13, 2025
In the United States, the frequency of natural disasters has significantly risen over the past 10-20 years, from an average of 9 incidents per year to as many as 23-29 annually in recent years. These extreme weather events have cost the U.S. over...
A Thai storm in KLGCC - Thai golfers flex the muscles and sweep all five places up for grabs at Maybank Championship Asean Qualifiers
The Malaysian Star
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August 13, 2025
Five rising stars from South-East Asia, and all of them from Thailand, proved their worth in fine style after earning their spots in South-East Asia's biggest women's golf tournament - the Maybank Championships - on Wednesday (Aug 13). The Thai...
China's marine economy powers ahead for high-quality growth
Xinhua News Agency
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* With a mainland coastline stretching 18,000 km and a sea area under its jurisdiction of around 3 million square km, China is a major maritime nation, well-positioned to develop its marine economy. * China's marine economy has seen steady...
Thai central bank cuts key rate by 25 bps, as expected
The Malaysian Star
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August 13, 2025
BANGKOK: Thailand's central bank lowered its key interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday, its fourth cut in 10 months as it looks to support a sluggish economy grappling with negative inflation and the impact of U.S. tariffs. The Bank of...
Market diversification, flexibility vital for Thai travel businesses – Roland Berger’s Kulit Kiartsritara
Travel Daily Media
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August 13, 2025
He explores how Thailand can evolve from mass tourism to meaningful, long-term value. Thailand’s travel and tourism industry has reached a pivotal moment, rich in cultural and natural assets, yet facing rising competition, shifting traveller...
Bank of Thailand Cuts Key Interest Rate to Counter Economic Slowdown
The Nation Thailand
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August 13, 2025
Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously voted to cut the policy interest rate by 0.25%, lowering it to 1.50% in its fourth meeting of the year. The decision, effective immediately, comes amid rising concerns over a fragile...
Thailand’s central bank cuts rates to lowest in two years to support growth
The Business Times Singapore
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August 13, 2025
[BANGKOK] Thailand’s central bank lowered its policy rate by a quarter point on Wednesday (Aug 13), its fourth cut in 10 months, to support a sluggish economy grappling with falling prices, the impact of US tariffs and a decline in foreign...
Thailand’s central bank cuts key rate by 25 bps, as expected
The Business Times Singapore
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August 13, 2025
[BANGKOK] Thailand’s central bank lowered its key interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday (Aug 13), its fourth cut in 10 months as it looks to support a sluggish economy grappling with negative inflation and the impact of US tariffs. The...
Business : Thailand Sets Up One-stop Service Centre To Help Exporters Weather US Tariffs
Bernama
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August 13, 2025
BANGKOK, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Thailand has established the Ministry of Commerce One Stop Service (MOC OSS) Centre to assist Thai businesses in responding to United States (US) tariff measures, offering comprehensive trade services ranging from tax...
Thai central bank cuts rates to lowest in two years to support growth
Channel News Asia
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August 13, 2025
BANGKOK : Thailand's central bank lowered its policy rate by a quarter point on Wednesday, its fourth cut in 10 months, to support a sluggish economy grappling with falling prices, the impact of U.S. tariffs and a decline in foreign tourists. The...
Strengthening baht adds to Thai tourism sector woes
Bangkok Post
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August 13, 2025
Value-for-money appeal fading while concerns about safety are mounting PUBLISHED : 13 Aug 2025 at 18:32 The strengthening baht is beginning to weigh on Thailand’s fragile tourism sector, already plagued by recurring security issues, leaving...
Bank of Thailand cuts interest rate to 1.50%
Bangkok Post
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August 13, 2025
More signs of economic weakness foreseen as impact of US tariffs takes hold PUBLISHED : 13 Aug 2025 at 14:18 The Bank of Thailand has reduced its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point, its fourth cut in 10 months, as it looks to support...
Bangkok–Butterworth Train Service To Be Reinstated After Nine Year Suspension
Lowyat.NET
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August 13, 2025
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) have agreed to reinstate the Bangkok–Butterworth train service, which has been suspended since December 2016. The decision was reached during the 43rd SRT–KTMB Joint Conference,...
Industrial Rubber Company Evaluation Report 2025 TSRC, Synthos, And SIBUR Lead With Expansive Production, Diverse Applications, And International Reach
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Explore the latest insights in the global Industrial Rubber market with the Industrial Rubber Companies Quadrant, a comprehensive analysis that highlights key players, technological advances, and emerging trends in...
Thai central bank cuts key rate by 25 bps, as expected
Channel News Asia
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August 13, 2025
BANGKOK :Thailand's central bank lowered its key interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday, its fourth cut in 10 months as it looks to support a sluggish economy grappling with negative inflation and the impact of U.S. tariffs. The Bank of...
Thailand cuts policy rate by quarter point to boost growth
Nikkei Asia
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BANGKOK -- Thailand's central bank on Wednesday cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.50% to boost growth, as Southeast Asia's second-largest economy struggles from slumping tourism and slowing exports.