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.
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
Oct 13, 2026
14 October 2026 | Thailand, ASEAN & Global Markets Thailand’s technology-linked exports are benefiting from the global AI investment boom, but the IMF warns that this support is uneven and increasingly vulnerable to financial-market shocks. Today’s briefing examines Thailand’s opportunity to capture more value from AI, the revised global economic outlook and a sharp sell-off […]
According to IMF the global surge in artificial intelligence investments is helping maintain economic growth around 3%, even amid an energy supply shock.
Oct 12, 2026
Vietnam’s export and foreign direct investment led growth model has underpinned strong economic performance and supported its transition to upper-middle income status.
Thailand is introducing two new tourism fees: a 450-baht entry fee starting in the first quarter of 2027, and a 1,000-baht departure tax for all air travelers.
Singapore’s MNE groups must register with IRAS from 2025, with specific entity and timeline requirements.