Thailand
Southeast Asia expands pumped hydro to boost energy storage
As Southeast Asia rapidly transitions toward renewable energy, countries across the region are investing heavily in pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) to enhance grid stability and support sustainable growth
ThaiBev sets THB18bn for expansion, targets Southeast Asia growth
Thai Beverage (ThaiBev), the Singapore-listed food and beverage company, announced plans to allocate THB18bn this fiscal year for both domestic and international expansion
COMMENT: From Globalisation to “slowbalisation” as FDIs decline on trade and geopolitical woes
Global flows of foreign direct investment have trended downwards, both in absolute terms and as a share of world GDP, driven by multiple factors including changes in industrial organisation, increasing barriers to trade and investment.
Rising gold ETF inflows set to drive global bullion prices
Inflows into gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), particularly from Western investors, are expected to increase in the coming months, adding more upward momentum to already record-high bullion prices, analysts have said
Chiang Mai faces increased flood risk as vendors and shops close
As the rainy season approaches, local residents in Chiang Mai and surrounding villages are expressing growing concern over the city’s vulnerability to flooding.
Asia's rice markets to see a shakeup in 2025, with Thai exports predicted to slump
Thailand's rice exports are expected to fall below 8mn metric tonnes next year due to a stronger baht and increasing competition from India
Albanian customs says toxic waste shipped to Far East came from Kosovo
Prosecutors are investigating how 816 tonnes of hazardous furnace waste were loaded on ships bound for Thailand.
Rising Thai discontent over Chinese e-platform
Concerns are mounting among Thai consumers and businesses over the rapid rise of Chinese e-commerce platform Temu