Thailand exported 9.95 million tonnes of rice in 2024, increasing 13% from the previous year, and the highest number in six years, the Commerce Ministry reported on Tuesday. The value of exported rice ...
The White Lotus Is Already Driving a Travel Boom in Thailand
It’s not just Four Seasons resorts that are expecting an influx of visitors inspired by the HBO smash hit—tourism officials are predicting 20% growth.
Thai Airways’ A320 business class: Luxury or letdown?
Thai Airways is stepping up its game, rolling out regional business class on its single-aisle Airbus A320 jets.
Vietnam can be global hot spot in 2025
After a stellar year in terms of traveller numbers and new products, industry leaders wish to capitalise on the forward momentum. Hoteliers spoke to VIR’s Hoang Dan about their optimism for the sector ...
Philippine Construction Maverick Saavedra Sees $517 Million Sales From Residential Condo Project
PH1 World Developers—the housing arm of tycoon Edgar Saavedra’s Megawide Corp.—expects to generat sales of $517 million over the next decade from its residential condominium project in Pasig City, ...
Japan’s SMFG records 54% jump in third quarter profit
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group , Japan's second-largest banking group, on Wednesday reported a 54% increase in net profit as continued growth in corporate action by Japanese companies boosted loan ...
High-level US business delegation visits Pakistan
A high-level US investment delegation, led by Gentry Beach, a billionaire US investor and a close business partner of the Trump family, has arrived in Pakistan for a crucial two-day visit. The visit ...
Shark Tank India 4: Pitcher shocks Sharks by investing entire family savings into business; why did Kunal Bahl call it ‘unfundable?’
The latest episode of Shark Tank India 4 featured Prasanna Vasanadu, founder of Tikitoro, a skincare and haircare brand tailored specifically for children and teenagers. Prasanna, who mentioned ...
India’s Bajaj Auto climbs on healthy near-term demand outlook
Shares of India's Bajaj Auto rose more than 4% in early trade on Wednesday, as analysts flagged a healthy near-term domestic demand and export outlook for the two-wheeler maker.
GM’s 100-year-old China business can’t keep up with the EV boom there
The automaker estimates its struggling China business will cost $5 billion, but it isn't giving up on the country yet.