Hong Kong's economy has moved past pandemic-era skepticism, achieving 3.6 percent growth in 2025 with continued momentum projected at 3.4 percent in 2026.
Sep 25, 2026
A day post-victory on America's Got Talent, Nene Royal receives widespread acclaim, including commendation from Prime Minister Anutin.
Hong Kong and Singapore are advancing tokenised deposits into live commercial use, with major banks including HSBC and Standard Chartered already serving institutional clients on blockchain-based treasury platforms.
The World Bank report Thailand Cities of the Future highlights that unleashing urban productivity is essential for Thailand to achieve high-income status by 2037.
Sep 24, 2026
Thailand has announced the successful conclusion of negotiations for the ASEAN–Hong Kong Investment Agreement. This agreement will boost market access, create new investment opportunities in key industries, and strengthen business relations.
The Thai government is actively negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union, refuting claims that it has agreed to the UPOV 1991 convention, which purportedly infringes on farmers' rights to save seeds.
Sep 23, 2026
Thailand & Asia | 24 September 2026 Thailand extends THB43 billion relief package as energy shock threatens household spending Thailand’s Cabinet has approved a THB43 billion extension of consumer and welfare support through November, using funds remaining from an existing borrowing programme rather than issuing new debt. The measures are designed to cushion households from […]
Thailand's National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee approved a new EV tax structure linking taxes to automakers' local value creation.
Sep 22, 2026
Thailand is confronting a renewed energy-security challenge as the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz pushes global LNG prices to about US$28 per million British thermal units, close to levels seen during the Russia-Ukraine energy shock.
Sep 21, 2026
Thailand is considering cutting taxes on oil products as the government looks for additional ways to contain the impact of elevated global energy prices on households and businesses.
Maybank forecasts Vietnam's GDP growth at 7.8% in 2026 and 7.9% in 2027, calling it ASEAN's fastest-growing economy, driven by electronics exports, foreign investment, infrastructure spending, and market reforms, maintaining a VN-Index target of 2,000.
Sep 20, 2026
Thailand is doubling the capacity of its public solar-power programme to 10GW from 5GW, in the latest move to reduce the economy’s exposure to imported fossil fuels and volatile LNG prices. The expanded scheme is expected to cover around 1 million households, with Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas approving the expansion as the government accelerates its […]
Fitch Ratings has revised Thailand’s sovereign outlook to Stable from Negative, while affirming the country’s BBB+ long-term foreign- and local-currency ratings. The move, announced on September 19, means Thailand now has a Stable outlook from all three major international rating agencies, following Moody’s revision in April and S&P Global’s existing Stable assessment. Key points Fitch’s […]