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13 Jan 2025

International Economy

China's exports in 2024 grew at 5.9%, pushing its global trade surplus to a record high (Business Brief No.4115)

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9 Jan 2025

International Economy

China’s inflation rose by 0.2% in 2024; deflation risks remain in 2025 (Business Brief No.4114)

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7 Jan 2025

International Economy

The Vietnamese economy in 2024 grew at 7.09% and is expected to achieve growth of 6.8% in 2025 amid the risks of a renewed trade war (Business Brief No.4113)

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6 Jan 2025

Thai Economy

Average inflation for 2024 stood at 0.4%; Inflation in 2025 expected to rise to 0.7% (Business Brief No.4112)

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3 Jan 2025

Thai Economy

The Baht is expected to weaken in 2025, with added pressure from Trump’s policies (Current Issue No.3544)

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26 Dec 2024

Thai Economy

Thai exports grew by 8.2% YoY in November 2024, bolstered by renewed trade war concerns (Business Brief No.4111)

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24 Dec 2024

Thai Economy

Thriving and declining businesses in 2025, plus three trends for business growth and risks to brace for (Current Issue No.3541)

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24 Dec 2024

Thai Economy

Minimum wage hike averaging 2.9% set for the beginning of 2025; Koh Samui and Chachoengsao to see the highest increase of 14-15% (Current Issue No.3542)

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19 Dec 2024

International Economy

FOMC meeting, December 17-18, 2024: Fed cut the policy rate by 0.25% as expected, and plans to cut the rate twice in 2025 (Business Brief No.4110 Full Ed.)

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18 Dec 2024

Thai Economy

The MPC voted unanimously to maintain its policy rate at 2.25% as widely expected; it may cut the rate twice next year (Business Brief No.4109 Full Ed.)

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17 Dec 2024

Thai Economy

Sustainable Finance: From Green to Transition Finance (Current Issue No.3539)

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16 Dec 2024

International Economy

FOMC meeting, December 17-18, 2024: The Fed is expected to cut its policy rate by 0.25% and signal fewer than four rate cuts next year (Business Brief No.4108 Full Ed.)

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13 Dec 2024

International Economy

China eyes a new economic stimulus package in 2025 to boost domestic consumption and investment amid a new round of trade war (Business Brief No.4107)

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12 Dec 2024

International Economy

Unrest in Syria expected to persist, but its impact on oil prices remains limited (Business Brief No.4106)

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12 Dec 2024

Thai Economy

MPC Meeting, December 18, 2024: MPC is expected to maintain its policy rate at 2.25%, but may cut the rate twice next year (Business Brief No.4105 Full Ed.)

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11 Dec 2024

International Economy

China’s exports surged by 6.7%YoY in November 2024 before the US eyes escalation of a trade war with China (Business Brief No.4104 Full Ed.)

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9 Dec 2024

International Economy

China’s inflation rose by 0.2% YoY in November 2024, a five-month low, reflecting persistent deflationary risk (Business Brief No.4103 Full Ed.)

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6 Dec 2024

Thai Economy

Analysis on the NCB’s commercial credit database: How concerning are business debts? (Current Issue No.3536 Full Ed.)

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6 Dec 2024

Thai Economy

Carbon credit price and challenges in developing Thailand's carbon market (Current Issue No.3537 Full Ed.)

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4 Dec 2024

Thai Economy

Thailand's inflation accelerated steadily to 0.95% YoY in November 2024; average inflation rates for full-year 2024 and 2025 projected at 0.5% and 0.7% (Business Brief No.4102 Full Ed.)

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26 Nov 2024

Thai Economy

Thailand’s export growth surged 14.6% YoY in October 2024, bolstered by trade war (Business Brief No.4101)

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18 Nov 2024

Thai Economy

Thai economy expanded by 3.0% YoY in 3Q24; KResearch maintains its 2024 growth forecast at 2.6%, but sees increased risks for next year (Business Brief No.4100 Full Ed.)

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11 Nov 2024

International Economy

China’s inflation remained low at 0.3% YoY in October 2024 (Business Brief No.4099 Full Ed.)

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11 Nov 2024

Thai Economy

Highlights of sustainability policies at COP29 (Current Issue No.3534 Full Ed.)

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8 Nov 2024

International Economy

FOMC meeting, November 6-7, 2024: Fed cut its policy rate by 0.25%, as expected; future rate cut may hinge on economic policies and figures (Business Brief No.4098 Full Ed. )

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7 Nov 2024

International Economy

China’s exports rose by 12.7% YoY in October 2024 (Business Brief No.4097 Full Ed.)

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6 Nov 2024

International Economy

Indonesia’s economic growth slowed down slightly in 3Q24; full-year 2024 growth projected at 5% (Business Brief No.4095 Full Ed.)

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6 Nov 2024

Thai Economy

Inflation rose to 0.83% YoY in October 2024 and is expected to reach 1.2% YoY in 4Q24 (Business Brief No.4096 Full Ed.)

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6 Nov 2024

International Economy

Trump’s election victory increases uncertainty for the Thai economy (Current Issue No.3533 Full Ed.)

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1 Nov 2024

International Economy

FOMC meeting, November 6-7, 2024: Fed is expected to cut its policy rate by 0.25%; US presidential election results to influence future policy rate moves (Business Brief No.4094 Full Ed.)

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1 Nov 2024

International Economy

Risk to the US economy may increase if Trump wins the US presidential election on November 5, 2024 (Current Issue No.3532 Full Ed.)

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28 Oct 2024

Thai Economy

Thai exports in September 2024 boosted by upturn in electronics cycle (Business Brief No.4093 Full Ed.)

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28 Oct 2024

International Economy

A new round of trade war may trigger another wave of production relocation, with Thailand likely to partially benefit from industries where investment already exists (Current Issue No.3531 Full Ed.)

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25 Oct 2024

International Economy

BRICS Summit 2024 reflects the bloc’s greater role in the coming years (Current Issue No.3530 Full Ed.)

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22 Oct 2024

International Economy

The PBOC cuts its one-year and five-year LPRs to record lows (Business Brief No.4092 Full Ed.)

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18 Oct 2024

International Economy

China’s economy grew by 4.6% YoY in 3Q24, the lowest since 2Q23 (Business Brief No.4091 Full Ed.)

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17 Oct 2024

International Economy

Environmental policies of US presidential candidates (Current Issue No.3526 Full Ed.)

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16 Oct 2024

Thai Economy

Household debt in 2024 may decline to 88.5-89.5% of GDP; survey shows varied ability to manage debt among households (Current Issue No.3524 Full Ed.)

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15 Oct 2024

Thai Economy

The cost of flood damage in 2024 may exceed THB30 billion (Current Issue No.3523 Full Ed.)

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7 Oct 2024

International Economy

Vietnam’s economy recorded higher-than-expected growth of 7.40%YoY in 3Q24, supported by exports and growth in the industrial sector (Business Brief No.4087 Full Ed.)

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7 Oct 2024

Thai Economy

Inflation rose to 0.61% YoY in September 2024; full-year forecast of KResearch remains at 0.5% (Business Brief No.4088 Full Ed.)

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30 Sep 2024

Thai Economy

Stakeholders in Thailand’s voluntary carbon market: Challenges and strategies (Current Issue No.3521 Full Ed.)

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26 Sep 2024

International Economy

China’s new stimulus measures give the stock market a short-term boost, but their impact on the overall economy remains to be seen (Business Brief No.4086 Full Ed.)

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25 Sep 2024

Thai Economy

Thai exports rose 7.0% YoY in August 2024, boosted by HDD and gold shipments; full-year 2024 growth projected at 2.5% (Business Brief No.4085 Full Ed.)

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18 Sep 2024

International Economy

Indonesia’s central bank cuts its benchmark interest rate sooner than expected, to 6.0% (Business Brief No.4084 Full Ed.)

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18 Sep 2024

Thai Economy

Thailand is expected to record a trade deficit for the third consecutive year in 2024 due to structural issues (Business Brief No.4083 Full Ed.)

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13 Sep 2024

International Economy

FOMC meeting, September 17-18, 2024: Fed is expected to cut its policy rate by 0.25% and signal two more rate cuts during the remainder of 2024 (Business Brief No.4082 Full Ed.)

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5 Sep 2024

Thai Economy

Inflation hit a four-month low of 0.35% YoY in August 2024; the full-year forecast of KResearch is revised downward to 0.5% (Business Brief No.4081 Full Ed.)

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27 Aug 2024

Thai Economy

Thai shipments grew more than expected at 15.2% YoY in July 2024, boosted by gold exports (Business Brief No.4080 Full Ed.)

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19 Aug 2024

Thai Economy

Thai economy expanded by 2.3% YoY in 2Q24; full-year 2024 growth forecast of KResearch remains at 2.6%, depending on government economic measures. (Business Brief No.4079 Full Ed.)

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7 Aug 2024

Thai Economy

Inflation rose to 0.83% YoY in July 2024. The full-year forecast by KResearch remains at 0.8%, contingent upon government measures aimed at reducing energy costs. (Business Brief No.4077 Full Ed.)

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5 Aug 2024

International Economy

Indonesia’s economy grew at 5.0% YoY in 2Q24 as exports resumed favorable growth (Business Brief No.4076 Full Ed.)

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26 Jul 2024

Thai Economy

Thai exports contracted by 0.3% YoY in June 2024, hit by a sharp decline in durian shipments (Business Brief No.4075 Full Ed.)

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24 Jul 2024

International Economy

FOMC meeting, July 30-31, 2024: Fed is expected to signal a rate cut at its September 2024 meeting, with a total of two rate cuts anticipated this year. (Business Brief No.4074 Full Ed.)

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16 Jul 2024

International Economy

China’s economy grew by 4.7% YoY in 2Q24, below prior forecast of 5.1% (Business Brief No.4073 Full Ed.)

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11 Jul 2024

International Economy

China's inflation came in at only 0.20% in June 2024 as consumers remained cautious about spending (Business Brief No.4072 Full Ed.)

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10 Jul 2024

Thai Economy

Thai seniors’ spending expected to reach THB 2.2 trillion in 2029; businesses must adapt to an aged society (Current Issue No.3511 Full Ed.)

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9 Jul 2024

International Economy

European politics has a limited impact on Thailand, but the results of the US presidential election will cause turbulence (Current Issue No.3512 Full Ed.)

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9 Jul 2024

International Economy

China's Third Plenum: Chinese authorities are expected to place emphasis on structural reforms and new economic stimulus measures (Business Brief No.4071 Full Ed.)

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5 Jul 2024

Thai Economy

Inflation grew less than expected at 0.62% YoY in June 2024, but it is projected to accelerate during 2H24…KResearch maintains inflation forecast for 2024 at 0.8% (Business Brief No.4070 Full Ed.)

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1 Jul 2024

International Economy

Vietnam’s 2Q24 economic growth beats expectations, thanks to increased public investment and domestic spending, but numerous risks loom (Business Brief No.4069 Full Ed.)

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24 Jun 2024

International Economy

The PBOC considers using a single short-term interest rate, narrowing the interest rate corridor to further clarify its monetary policy stance (Business Brief No.4068 Full Ed.)

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21 Jun 2024

Thai Economy

Thai exports performed better than expected in May 2024, thanks to short term factors…KResearch maintains its growth forecast for 2024 Thai exports at 1.5% (Business Brief No.4067 Full Ed.)

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20 Jun 2024

Thai Economy

KResearch forecasts 2.6 percent growth for Thai economy in 2024, with growth gaining momentum in the latter half, driven by accelerated budget disbursement and stronger exports; (Press Conference 20 June 2024)

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19 Jun 2024

Thai Economy

Thailand and AI: The Impact of AI on Thai Workers (Current Issue No.3507)

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13 Jun 2024

International Economy

China’s inflation in May 2024 rose by 0.3% YoY but is still considered low, while producer price index fell for the 20th consecutive month (Business Brief No.4066 Full Ed.)

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12 Jun 2024

Thai Economy

Demographic shift may pose increased risk to Thailand’s fiscal position (Current Issue No.3505 Full Ed.)

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10 Jun 2024

International Economy

China’s exports accelerated in May 2024 and this momentum is expected to continue over the next 1-2 months before the US raises its import tariffs, effective August 2024 (Business Brief No.4065 Full Ed.)

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7 Jun 2024

International Economy

FOMC Meeting, June 11-12, 2024: Fed expected to maintain its policy rate and signal fewer rate cuts (Business Brief No.4062)

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7 Jun 2024

Thai Economy

Inflation hit the highest level in 13 months of 1.54% YoY in May 2024 Inflation is projected to return to BOT’s target range during the remainder of 2024 (Business Brief No.4064 Full Ed.)

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29 May 2024

Thai Economy

Getting to know carbon credit trading in Thailand (Current Issue No.3500 Full Ed.)

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27 May 2024

Thai Economy

AI and Thailand – How can AI assist the public sector? (Current Issue No.3499)

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27 May 2024

International Economy

Cross-border and transit trade in 4M24 contracted by 1.5% YoY; full-year growth projected at 0.6% (Current Issue No.3498 Full Ed.)

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23 May 2024

Thai Economy

Thai exports resumed growth in April 2024 after shrinking in previous month… For 2024, Thai shipments projected to grow at 1.5 percent (Business Brief No.4061)

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21 May 2024

Thai Economy

Demographic shift in Thailand is poised to drag down domestic consumption (Current Issue No.3495 Full Ed.)

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20 May 2024

Thai Economy

Nationwide minimum wage hike to THB 400 would raise inflation and labor costs (Current Issue No.3496 Full Ed.)

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20 May 2024

Thai Economy

Thai economy expanded by 1.5% YoY in 1Q24, but still reflects an economic slowdown; KResearch lowers its 2024 growth forecast to 2.6% from 2.8% (Business Brief No.4058)

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17 May 2024

International Economy

US tariff hikes on some Chinese imports: Short-term impacts will likely be limited (Current Issue No.3494 Full Ed.)

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9 May 2024

Thai Economy

The KR-ECI fell to its lowest level in eight months in April 2024 as households were more concerned about rising product prices and increased expenses during the Songkran festival

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9 May 2024

Thai Economy

Exploring the draft Climate Change Act: What's in store for the private sector? (Current Issue No.3490 Full Ed.)

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8 May 2024

International Economy

Indonesia's economy in 1Q24 grew more than expected at 5.1% YoY, driven by the recent national election; full-year growth for 2024 projected at 5.0% YoY (Business Brief No.4060)

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3 May 2024

Thai Economy

Inflation turned positive in April 2024 and is expected to trend upwards for the rest of this year, making policy rate cuts less likely (Business Brief No.4059)

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29 Apr 2024

Thai Economy

Thai exports for March 2024 contracted for the first time in eight years because of the high base of the previous year. (Business Brief No.4057)

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25 Apr 2024

International Economy

Bank Indonesia hikes its interest rate to 6.25% in a surprise move to maintain currency stability (Business Brief No.4056)

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25 Apr 2024

Thai Economy

Burning is a primary cause of the increase in PM2.5, especially from biomass burning (Current Issue No.3487)

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24 Apr 2024

International Economy

Fed is expected to keep its policy rate steady at the FOMC meeting slated for April 30 - May 1, 2024…Fed may make fewer interest rate cuts than those signaled earlier during 2024 (Business Brief No.4055)

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17 Apr 2024

International Economy

China’s economy grew more than expected at 5.3% YoY in 1Q24, driven by the high-tech industry; full-year growth for 2024 projected at 4.5% YoY (Business Brief No.4054)

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11 Apr 2024

Thai Economy

Government move to gradually reduce energy subsidies could cause Thai inflation to return positive in 2Q24 (Business Brief No.4052)

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5 Apr 2024

Thai Economy

KR-ECI remains static for the third consecutive month in March 2024 amid growing concern about energy costs

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5 Apr 2024

Thai Economy

Inflation in March 2024 remained negative for the sixth consecutive month, but it is expected to turn positive in May (Business Brief No.4053)

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2 Apr 2024

Thai Economy

Although household debt in 2024 may have slowed down, the household debt-to- GDP ratio is projected to remain high at 90.7% (Current Issue No.3479)

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1 Apr 2024

International Economy

ASEAN-China Economic Update, April 2024 (Business Brief No.4051)

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29 Mar 2024

Thai Economy

A minimum wage hike to THB 400 per day in 10 major tourism cities to affect hotels’ operating costs (Current Issue No.3478)

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29 Mar 2024

International Economy

Vietnam’s economy in 1Q24 grew at a slower rate of 5.66% YoY, with full-year growth projected at 5.8-6.0%, driven primarily by exports (Business Brief No.4050)

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26 Mar 2024

Thai Economy

Thai exports grew for the seventh consecutive month of 3.6% YoY in February 2024, supported chiefly by gold shipments (Business Brief No.4049)

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22 Mar 2024

Thai Economy

Thailand's widening trade deficit with China reflects structural problems in Thai exports (Business Brief No.4048 Full Ed.)

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22 Mar 2024

Thai Economy

Clean air law…hope for reducing PM2.5 (Current Issue No.3474)

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21 Mar 2024

International Economy

Policy directions of the new Indonesian President to commence in October 2024 (Current Issue No.3473)

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21 Mar 2024

International Economy

The resignation of Vietnam’s President is expected to have no significant impact on Vietnam’s long-term fundamentals and economic growth (Business Brief No.4047)

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19 Mar 2024

International Economy

The Bank of Japan has raised interest rates for the first time in 17 years to 0-0.1% and abandoned its yield curve control (Business Brief No.4046)

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15 Mar 2024

International Economy

FOMC Meeting, March 19-20, 2024: Fed likely to hold its policy rate steady and signal three rate cuts this year (Business Brief No.4045 Full Ed.)

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14 Mar 2024

International Economy

China keeps its 2024 economic growth target unchanged from the previous year at its annual plenary sessions, known as the “Two Sessions” (Business Brief No.4044)

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13 Mar 2024

Thai Economy

Reinventing Thailand’s Growth Model (Press Conference 13 March 2024)

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11 Mar 2024

International Economy

China’s inflation in February 2024 turned positive for the first time in six months (Business Brief No.4043 Full Ed.)

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