A historic surge in oil prices is exposing the fragility of import-dependent Thailand, compounding pressure on…
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FUEL SAVINGS TO HELP CUSHION INDONESIA FROM GLOBAL OIL PRICE SWINGS
JAKARTA: Indonesia is eyeing up to 80 trillion rupiah (US$4.7 billion) in savings to cushion its…
GLOBAL UNCERTAINTIES WEIGH ON THAI BANKS
More provisions might be needed for bad debt if oil-inflated prices become a problem Thai banks…
STRENGTHENING RINGGIT, DUE TO GROWING ECONOMY, NOT FALTERING USD
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — The ringgit’s sharp rise over the past year is being fuelled…
SING DOLLAR, AT ITS STRONGEST SINCE 2014
SINGAPORE: The Singapore dollar climbed to its strongest level since October 2014 versus the US currency…
TIME TO RETHINK PHILIPPINE ECONOMY’S RELIANCE ON REMITTANCES
By JC Punongbayan As remittances from overseas Filipinos slow down amid global uncertainties, the Philippines needs…
FALLING IDR IMPACTING, AFFECTING SUPPLY CHAIN
Indonesia’s rupiah hit a record low against the US dollar earlier this week, even as other…
PESO FALTERS, NEAR RECORD LOW
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso tested a new record low on Tuesday after US President…
THAILAND FORECAST: TRADE TO GROW BY 2-4 PERCENT AS CHALLENGES MOUNT
Thailand’s exports are expected to keep expanding in 2026, but at a more modest pace of…
VIETNAM’S GDP TO SURPASS THAILAND IN 2026
Vietnam is on track to overtake Thailand in economic size measured by nominal GDP as soon…