Thai Investors Encouraged to Shift Into Japanese Stocks
Principal Asset Management is encouraging investors to increase exposure to Japanese equities, citing structural reforms, stronger corporate governance, and the end of Japan’s long deflationary period as key growth drivers.…
Cathay Pacific to reduce passenger fuel surcharges by up to 14%
Cathay Pacific will reduce fuel surcharges on passenger flights by up to 14% starting Saturday, easing fees after several increases introduced since March amid volatility in global fuel prices. The…
World’s Two Most Powerful Leaders Set to Meet Again
Photo Credit: New York Times Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are set to meet in Beijing this week for a high-level summit expected to shape the next phase of US-China…
Traffic and Low Fare Costs Seen as Primary Issues
A recent survey by Suan Dusit Poll found that traffic congestion and affordable public transportation are the top concerns among Bangkok residents ahead of the upcoming gubernatorial election. The poll,…
Bank of Thailand Raises Economic Growth Forecast
The Bank of Thailand has raised its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 2.1%, up from the previous estimate of 1.5%, with Governor Vitai Ratanakorn citing the government’s planned 400…
US Trade Court Moves to Block Parts of Trump Tariff Measures
A US trade court has ruled that former President Donald Trump improperly used a 1970s trade law to impose temporary 10% global tariffs, delivering another setback to his trade strategy.…
Airport Fees Set to Increase by 50%
Airports of Thailand (AOT) will increase the international passenger service charge from 730 baht to 1,120 baht starting June 20 across six major airports in Thailand. The revised departure fee…
TikTok Secures $25 Billion Investment Approval in Thailand
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) has approved six major investment projects worth a combined 958 billion baht (US$29 billion), including an 842 billion baht ($25 billion) expansion by TikTok’s local…
AirAsia Orders 150 Airbus A220-300
AirAsia has signed a landmark agreement for 150 next-generation Airbus A220-300 aircraft, marking the largest single firm order ever placed for the A220 programme. The deal also pushes total firm…
Oil Export Ban Expected to End Amid Rising Reserve Levels
Thailand may soon lift its temporary refined oil export ban as fuel reserves remain strong and storage facilities near capacity, according to the Department of Energy Business. Authorities are expected…