Thailand’s Spending Plans Get a Lift as Global Bond Funds Return
Foreign investors are returning to Thailand’s bonds after a rout drove yields to the highest in nine years.
2023-10-19 14:50
Traders Spurn Thailand’s $15 Billion Handout in Test for Srettha
Pressure is growing from financial markets for Thailand’s premier to change course on his blockbuster spending plan as
2023-10-11 08:48
Singapore Dollar’s Heydays Seen Numbered as Exports Lose Steam
The Singapore dollar has held up fairly well against the stronger greenback this year but its resilience may
2023-10-09 08:57
Oil Subsidy Rollback Set to Help Region-Beating Malaysian Bonds
Malaysia’s bonds beat all their regional peers last quarter as rising oil prices bolstered the government’s coffers. The
2023-10-05 09:23
Asia’s Last Holdout Against Strong Dollar Falls
Asia’s last currency standing against the dollar this year has fallen, with the rupiah joining regional peers to
2023-10-03 12:27
Thailand to Cut Reliance on Long Bonds in $66 Billion Debt
Thailand will reduce sales of long-tenor debt in favor of shorter notes to soothe investors worried about its
2023-09-29 19:48
Falling Beer Sales Show Growing Risk for Vietnam’s GDP
Vietnam’s sluggish economy is hitting many where it hurts the most: their thirst for beer. Tipplers in this
2023-09-29 09:27
Dollar Surge Is Bringing ‘Pseudo Tightening’ to Southeast Asia
Southeast Asian central banks are using tools other than rate hikes to defend their currencies against the surging
2023-09-28 14:58
Thailand Raises Key Interest Rate to 10-Year High of 2.50%
Thailand’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in 10 years, as it moved
2023-09-27 15:48
Thai Activist Gets Four-Year Jail Term for Royal Insult
A Thai court on Tuesday sentenced a pro-democracy activist, who spearheaded an unprecedented movement calling for monarchy reform,
2023-09-26 19:53
Worst May Be Over for Thai Baht as Srettha Prioritizes Economy
Thailand’s baht may be poised for a rebound as analysts bet that growth measures announced by newly appointed
2023-09-25 08:59
Oil Price Surge Upends Emerging-Market Disinflation Trade
Just a couple of months ago, emerging-market assets were all the rage as inflation eased and interest rate-cut
2023-09-24 20:54