ASEAN faces Myanmar dilemma as some members pursue closer ties Published 13 Nov, 2026 01:48pm Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged in October to work towards Myanmar’s reintegration into the bloc
ASEAN to launch joint oil product stockpiling scheme as early as 2027, Nikkei reports Published 12 Nov, 2026 11:25am Japan is promoting the scheme to strengthen regional energy security after disruptions caused by the Iran war
Eradicating poverty and empowering people in Asia and the Pacific Updated 11 Nov, 2026 05:55am Countries across Asia and the Pacific have made remarkable strides over the past three decades in tackling poverty...
Japanese rubber falls as oil slides, supply recovers Published 10 Nov, 2026 04:44am SHANGHAI: Japanese rubber futures fell on Monday, extending the previous session’s decline on lower oil prices and...
Asia rice: Vietnam, Thai rice prices hit near two-year highs Published 08 Nov, 2026 02:33am MUMBAI, DHAKA, BANGKOK, HANOI AND BENGALURU: Rice export prices in Vietnam and Thailand climbed to their highest...
Thai October headline CPI rises 3.90% on year, above forecast Published 06 Nov, 2026 11:50am The core CPI, which excludes volatile energy and fresh food prices, rose 1.58% in October from a year earlier
South Korean stocks surge on AI boost Published 29 Oct, 2026 04:31am BENGALURU: South Korean stocks rallied on AI-fuelled gains in technology shares, while Thailand’s assets were little...
Global trade fragmentation creates opportunities for Pakistan, says Aurangzeb Published 15 Oct, 2026 12:21pm Engagement with regional blocs like ASEAN and GCC
Middle East war, high debt levels to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok Published 11 Oct, 2026 10:16am The IMF says public debt is at the highest level since World War Two and will exceed 100% of GDP before 2030
SECP registers 5,241 new companies in September Published 09 Oct, 2026 12:32pm 99.9% of the new registrations were completed online through the SECP’s eZfile portal
Indian rice prices firm; Thai rates rise on flood concerns Published 09 Oct, 2026 06:36am MUMBAI, DHAKA, BANGKOK, HANOI AND BENGALURU: Indian rice export prices held near a more than one-year high this week...
Thailand flood death toll since September 16 rises to 60, Interior Ministry says Published 07 Oct, 2026 09:08am The Interior Ministry said that between September 16 to October 7, flooding occurred in 51 provinces
Thai September headline CPI rises 2.82% on year, below forecast Published 06 Oct, 2026 11:45am The core CPI, which excludes volatile energy and fresh food prices, rose 1.50% in September from a year earlier
US carrier George H.W. Bush visits Thailand after Middle East deployment Published 04 Oct, 2026 10:34am The Nimitz-class carrier had been operating in the Arabian Sea during the conflict with Iran, according to multiple media reports
Pakistan clinch eSports bronze at Asian Games Published 29 Sep, 2026 05:37pm Thailand win gold, while China bag silver
Thailand's August car production rises 10.9% on year Published 28 Sep, 2026 10:45am August domestic car sales were up 25.59% from a year earlier, following a rise of 20.07% in July
Bangkok floodwaters recede as officials race to drain canals Published 27 Sep, 2026 11:12am The BMA said it had prepared 233 temporary shelters and moved around 4,200 people to shelters
Raw sugar steadies as investors await improved Brazil weather Published 27 Sep, 2026 02:24am NEW YORK: Raw sugar futures on ICE steadied on Friday as investors refrained from betting on higher prices given...
Thai capital Bangkok declared disaster zone amid flooding Published 26 Sep, 2026 01:35pm The army said it is setting up shelters and field kitchens among other disaster relief efforts
Arabica coffee sets three-month low, sugar and cocoa also fall Published 24 Sep, 2026 05:47am LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE fell to a three-month low on Wednesday as an improving outlook for crops in...
Ahmed Nadeem scores hat-trick as Pakistan crush Thailand 9-0 in Asian Games Published 20 Sep, 2026 08:52pm Pakistan dominated proceedings from the outset
Asia rice: Indian rice export prices hit 1-year high on production concerns Published 18 Sep, 2026 05:15am MUMBAI, DHAKA, BANGKOK, HANOI AND BENGALURU: Indian rice export prices climbed to their highest level in over a year...
Chipotle names Pakistan’s Sabir Sami, ex-KFC CEO, to board Published 15 Sep, 2026 11:57am Sami served as chief executive officer of KFC from January 2022 to February 2025
Arabica coffee steadies after hitting fresh 10 week low Published 15 Sep, 2026 04:57am LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE steadied on Monday after hitting a fresh 10 week low on looming increases in...
Raw sugar off 16-month peak, arabica hovers near 10-week low Published 13 Sep, 2026 02:36am LONDON: Raw sugar futures fell off their 16-month peaks on Friday but were still headed for two consecutive weeks of...
Thailand to provide $1.5 billion for rooftop solar scheme starting mid-October, finance minister says Published 09 Sep, 2026 12:08pm The government will exempt tax on some solar panel part imports, Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said
Thai industrial sentiment drops in August Published 09 Sep, 2026 11:55am The index declined to 89.7 in August from 90.0 in the previous month, the federation said
Thai August headline CPI rises 2.53% on year, above forecast Published 07 Sep, 2026 12:08pm Headline inflation is seen at 2.37% in the third quarter and 2.70% in the last quarter of the year, Nantapong said
US carrier Abraham Lincoln departs Thailand after respite visit Published 06 Sep, 2026 12:35pm The nuclear-powered Lincoln, with roughly 5,000 personnel, is involved in the U.S. naval blockade and combat operations in the war with Iran
Raw sugar heads back towards 16-month peak, coffee recovers Published 06 Sep, 2026 02:30am LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE edged up on Friday, heading back towards this week’s 16-month peak as tightening...