EXCLUSIVE Singapore Exchange to issue easier rules for SPAC listings -sources
Singapore Exchange is preparing to roll out easier guidelines for listings of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) in the city-state, which would make it the first major Asian bourse to accept such investment vehicles, four sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.
Thailand is making strenuous efforts to strengthen the country’s tourism industry!
When the entire world was affected by the pandemic and its ramifications, the pandemic caused a sudden halt in tourism and a major reduction in Thailand’s economic activities. Thailand’s economy shrank by 6.1 percent in 2020, the most since the Asian financial crisis. The tourism industry, which accounts for nearly a fifth of GDP and […]
BOJ policymaker warns of global impact from chip crunch, Asia factory closures
A shortage of semiconductor chips may persist for the rest of this year if the coronavirus pandemic keeps Southeast Asian factories shut, a Bank of Japan policymaker said, highlighting supply constraints as among key risks to the global economy.
BCPG Public Company Limited wins big with World Economic Magazine Inc.
World Economic Magazine Inc., a prestigious business publication with web and print editions, has announced BCPG Public Company Limited as the Best Green Energy Efficiency Initiative Thailand 2021 and the Best Renewable Energy Company Asia Pacific 2021 in the 2nd Annual Ceremony of World Economic Magazine Awards.
What inflation? Pandemic leaves emerging Asia’s consumer recovery behind
Asia’s once fast-growing economies are struggling with weak domestic demand that is keeping a lid on inflation in contrast to some developed markets, heightening the chance many central banks will forgo interest rate hikes this year.
Asian shares rise after consumer confidence boosts Nasdaq to record high
Asian shares rose and a gauge of global equities hovered near record highs on Wednesday after rising consumer confidence in economic recovery boosted the Nasdaq index to its highest-ever closing level.
Global shares edge lower on new COVID-19 outbreaks in Asia
Global shares edged lower on Tuesday, as new coronavirus outbreaks in Asia vied with strong U.S. consumer confidence, and as investors speculated about whether the Federal Reserve would accelerate its timetable to end easy monetary policy.
Asian shares start on cautious note amid rise in COVID-19 cases
Asian shares got the week off to a cautious start on Monday as a spike in coronavirus cases across Asia over the weekend hurt investor sentiment while oil hovered around 2-1/2 year highs.
Thailand announces new restrictions in Bangkok, other provinces
Thailand on Sunday announced new restrictions centred around its capital in a bid to tackle the country’s worst coronavirus outbreak.
U.S. tire industry harmed by Korea, Taiwan, Thailand tire imports -trade panel
The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) said on Wednesday that U.S. manufacturers are “materially injured” by imports of passenger vehicle and light truck tires from Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.
