Pakistan and the US are set to conclude strategic trade talks next week. The negotiations, which aim to create a long-term investment partnership, have been positive. Pakistan faces a 29% tariff on ...
Indonesia Cancels ADB Housing Loan after Securing $8B in Domestic Financing
Jakarta. Indonesia has cancelled plans to take out a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to finance its national housing program, including subsidized housing. Housing and Settlements Minister ...
Starbucks Announces Decision on Its Business in China
Starbucks is reportedly unsure whether it wants to sell a controlling or minority stake in operations, though it apparently won' ...
Thailand moves to recriminalise cannabis, shaking $1 billion industry
Thailand's government is moving to recriminalise cannabis, plunging into limbo an industry estimated to be worth over $1 billion that has boomed since the substance was taken off the country's ...
Thailand takes further step to tighten control on sales of cannabis
Thailand’s government has taken a further step to tighten control of cannabis sales after the health minister signed an order banning sales of the plant to those without prescriptions.
Thailand holds rates, but more easing expected amid tariff risks, political tensions
Thailand's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, as expected, saying it was saving some policy ammunition if needed to support an economy expected to slow amid trade ...
Thailand Delays Plan to Legalize Casino After Political Turmoil
Thailand’s ruling coalition will delay the introduction of a controversial bill to legalize casinos after its parliamentary majority was reduced with the exit of a key ally last week.
Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party Seeks Vote of No-confidence in PM After Cambodia Leak
The party withdrew from Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s coalition last week over the Thai leader’s handling of an intensifying border dispute.
Thailand’s Border Conflict With Cambodia Raises Fear of Another Coup
The border conflict is driving a sizable cleavable between two countries that have in the past decade built strong bilateral relations, is threatening all of mainland Southeast Asia’s economic ties – ...
Cambodia accuses Thailand of escalating tensions with new land crossing restrictions
Cambodia's government on Tuesday accused Thailand of escalating border tensions by imposing new restrictions that have blocked almost all land crossings, especially for tourists heading into Cambodia.