Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Asean sees 118 M&A deals worth $14.7 bn in Q1 A TOTAL of 118 merger and acquisition deals worth US$14.7 billion (Bt489 billion) were recorded in the first […]
Passenger traffic at major airports slows Passenger traffic experienced slower growth at six major airports in Thailand in the first half but remained healthy by global standards. — Bangkok Post WARNING: ‘Most dangerous’ Android malware […]
Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Asean goes soft on China The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is seen to take a softer stand on China’s aggressive moves in disputed waters and […]
GDP growth this year forecast at 3.5-4% The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking forecast this year’s economic growth at 3.5-4% after the country enjoyed a 7.8% growth in exports the the first […]
Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Asean-Hong Kong FTA set to be signed The free trade agreement between Asean and Hong Kong will be signed at the 31st Asean Summit in November in […]
Shipper council raises 2017 export outlook to 5% The Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) has revised the 2017 export growth forecast up to 5% from its previous forecast of 2.5-3.5%, as exports rose in the […]
Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu ASEAN PMI falls to contraction in July The Nikkei ASEAN Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index, or PMI, fell to contraction for the first time this year with falls […]
Property prices expected to rise 10%, survey shows Thais are concerned about what lies around the corner for Bangkok’s real-estate market, but expect to see property grow in value over the next five years, according […]
Don Mueang off-ramp closed for repairs Travellers have been told to allow for at least three hours if they’re going from downtown Bangkok to Don Mueang airport by road as roadworks in the area get […]
Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Tackling I.S. in Asean THE Islamic State (IS) has spread to Southeast Asia, combining its forces with local radical Islamist groups. — New Straits Times Bloc rallies […]
Asean Morning News Compiled by Stella-maris Ewudolu @stmarisewudolu Amazon pushes into SE Asia with Singapore launch Amazon launched its express delivery service in Singapore on Thursday, the US online retail giant’s first foray into Southeast […]
Finance Ministry keeps GDP growth outlook at 3.6% The Thai economy is expected to grow 3.6% this year, as earlier forecast, with exports likely to increase more than expected, the Finance Ministry said on Thursday. […]