Thailand Targets Global Top-Five Status as Wellness Hub
Thailand has launched the “Wellness Hub Thailand” initiative, a major public–private collaboration aimed at positioning the country among the world’s top five global wellness destinations. The strategy responds to rising…
China Instructs Banks to Limit US Treasury Holdings Amid Market Risks
China has advised domestic banks to curb their exposure to US Treasuries amid concerns over market volatility, as the country’s holdings fall to their lowest level in 18 years, according…
Political Clarity Boosts Thai Bourse as Turnover Surpasses 102bn Baht
Thailand’s stock market surged on February 9, 2026, with the SET Index jumping 46.88 points or 3.46% to close at 1,400.89, as election results eased concerns over a political vacuum.…
Asia-Pacific Aviation Services Market Forecast to Reach US$138.7bn by 2044
The Asia-Pacific aviation services market is forecast to reach US$138.7 billion by 2044, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%, according to Airbus’s latest Global Services Forecast. Growth…
TikTok Reshapes the Creator Economy as Social E-Commerce Hits $1.2 Trillion
TikTok says the creator economy is accelerating as culture, community and commerce merge into a single ecosystem, with impact increasingly measured by content-influenced sales rather than views alone. In a…
Thai Gold Falls THB 1,300 Amid Global Market Turbulence
Thai gold prices plunged sharply on February 6, falling THB 1,300 per baht from the previous close, as global precious metals markets faced heavy volatility. The Gold Traders Association reported…
AOT Presses Ahead with 210bn Baht Suvarnabhumi Expansion
Airports of Thailand (AOT) is moving ahead with a major expansion of Suvarnabhumi Airport valued at more than 210 billion baht, including a new South Terminal and a separate East…
Xi’s Calls with Trump and Putin Set Stage for US Summit
China’s diplomatic outreach to both Washington and Moscow was on display as President Xi Jinping held separate calls with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Feb…
Gold, Silver Bounce Strongly After Recent Slide
Gold jumped more than 5% and silver nearly 5% after suffering heavy losses in the previous two trading sessions, as investors returned to the market on the back of strong…
BOI Reports Japanese Investment Applications Jump 146% to 119 Billion Baht
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) reported a sharp rise in Japanese investment interest in 2025, with applications surging 146% year-on-year to a total value of 119 billion baht. The increase…