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Aug 29, 2026

Apple’s Strategic iPhone Manufacturing Shift From China to India

China previously led iPhone manufacturing, but now India manufactures all of Apple's latest iPhone models.

Aug 29, 2026

Thailand Business News – Evening Update

Thailand's exports rose 21.6% year-on-year in July to US$34.79 billion, extending the growth streak to 25 consecutive months. However, imports jumped 36.7% to US$38.40 billion, producing a monthly trade deficit of US$3.61 billion

Aug 29, 2026

The Bank of Thailand unanimously decided to keep the policy rate steady at 1%

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously to maintain the policy rate at 1.00 percent. The Bank of England unanimously agreed to maintain the policy rate at 1.0%, seeing it as a relaxed level. Supporting the Thai economy, which has a low growth trend and is not evenly distributed, households and SMEs are still vulnerable. […]

Aug 29, 2026

IDX’s SPPA Enables Repo Transactions Using SBSN as the Underlying Asset to Promote the Development of Indonesia’s Debt and Money Markets

IDX launched a new Repo transaction service with Sharia Government Securities. The aim is to improve liquidity in the SBSN market and enhance Indonesia’s financial market by increasing Repo transactions. PT Bursa Efek Indonesia (Indonesia Stock Exchange/IDX), through the Alternative Market Operator System (SPPA), has officially launched a new service featuring Repurchase Agreement (Repo) transactions […]

Aug 28, 2026

Thailand and Asia Evening Briefing: Baht Controls, SET Outlook, and Asia’s Tech Pulse

1. Thailand tightens the gold–baht link — but may go further New development: Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn says restrictions on gold trading are working and could be tightened further. The current online-gold trading limit is THB50 million per person per day, with the possibility of reducing it to THB30 million or less. The 60-day correlation between gold and […]

Aug 28, 2026

Thailand Update: Major Trends in Politics, Economy, Tourism, and Society

Overview Thailand has been at the center of a wide range of global headlines recently, spanning energy policy, military diplomacy, economic indicators, security challenges, and cultural milestones. This summary highlights the most significant developments shaping the country’s trajectory across multiple sectors. Energy Transition and Regional Cooperation Thailand is accelerating its shift away from liquefied natural […]

Aug 28, 2026

PSE to introduce additional regulatory reforms

The Philippine Stock Exchange will propose rule amendments for Exchange Traded Funds, allowing various fund listings, reducing issuer capitalization, and introducing a Negotiated Trade Reporting Facility to enhance market liquidity.

Aug 27, 2026

Thai PM Opens 29ᵗʰ ASEAN Labor Ministers Meeting in Bangkok

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul opened the 29th ASEAN Labor Ministers Meeting in Bangkok, advocating for skills certification to enhance employment opportunities. The meeting addresses human capital development amidst changing workforce demands. Key Points Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul inaugurated the 29th ASEAN Labor Ministers Meeting in Bangkok, advocating for internationally recognized skills certification to enhance employment […]

Aug 27, 2026

Thailand Update: Major Highlights in Politics, Economy, Tourism, and Society

Economic and Financial Developments Thailand’s economic landscape shows mixed signals as the country navigates growth challenges and regulatory modernization. Bloomberg reported that the Bank of Thailand is expected to hold interest rates at 1% following a slowdown in quarterly GDP growth, reflecting cautious monetary policy amid economic headwinds. Simultaneously, Thailand is advancing significant financial market […]

Aug 27, 2026

Thailand’s Electronics Investment Surges past $30 Billion as It Powers into Next-Gen Chips and AI

Thailand's electronics sector has attracted over $30.5 billion in investment since 2023, with about a third concentrated in printed circuit boards and electronic components across 224 projects.