Asia is experiencing significant growth in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, but several pain points contribute to market jitters.
Oct 19, 2026
Strong US dollar, elevated Treasury yields, and high oil prices pressure Asian currencies. Indian Rupee, Indonesian Rupiah, and Thai Baht are most vulnerable. RBI measures may help INR; MUFG maintains 2026 forecasts for USD/IDR and USD/THB.
For six straight monsoon seasons, Kamonach has had to navigate to her central Thailand home by boat, even though her house stands elevated more than three meters off the ground
Oct 18, 2026
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and Chulalongkorn University have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on enhancing education, research, and the development of human capital for Thai family businesses.
Foreign investors must understand if their activities need a PT PMA or sector-specific approval with licenses, ownership, and regulatory requirements.
Thailand's Board of Investment, Stock Exchange of Thailand, and Securities and Exchange Commission signed a memorandum of understanding establishing the "BOI to IPO" program, which aims to help New Economy enterprises raise capital through stock market listings.
Oct 16, 2026
ASEAN is adapting Japan and Korea’s corporate value-up models to improve governance, disclosure, and investor participation. Countries like Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam are implementing various value-up programs. The goals are similar: better shareholder returns, governance, and investability. Companies can enhance visibility and access to capital by improving capital allocation, shareholder returns, and […]
Oct 15, 2026
Thailand hosts the IMF-World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok this week, nearly three decades after the 1997 Asian financial crisis.
ASEAN countries adopted a Joint Declaration in Bali to protect journalistic works from unauthorized use by digital platforms and AI.
The Middle East conflict presents both risks and opportunities for Thailand's food industry. Rising energy and raw material costs, particularly fertilizers and plastic packaging inputs, are increasing production expenses, while transportation disruptions threaten supply chains across agriculture
Oct 14, 2026
Thai authorities have arrested 39 suspects and seized assets worth more than 500 million baht in a major operation targeting a transnational investment scam and money-laundering network
AMRO and the IMF have extended their MOU through 2029, aiming to boost regional financial stability, cooperation, and capacity building. The deal highlights the importance of solid coordination amid tough global economic challenges.
Thailand can strengthen economic resilience by choosing strategic roles in global value chains, building domestic suppliers and aligning industrial policy with national capabilities