Thailand’s economy is slowing, and it could mean trouble
Residents rest in front of a fan in Bangkok, April 25, 2023. Andre Malerba | Bloomberg | Getty Images Thailand’s economy grew at its slowest pace in almost a year …
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Chinese property developer Sunac says it’s met restructuring conditions
A booth of Sunac China is seen at a housing fair in China, May 16, 2014. Developer Sunac China missed the deadline for coupon payments on a $742 million offshore …
Bank of Japan should shun ultra-loose policy to prop yen, Deutsche Bank says
A 1000 yen note on a tray at a souvenir shop in Hakone, Japan, on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. SeongJoon Cho | Bloomberg | Getty Images Among major central banks, …
Concerns about Jokowi and nepotism
Indonesian President Joko Widodo waving to the crowd while on his journey to Presidential Palace by carriage during the ceremonial parade on October 20, 2014 in Jakarta, Indonesia when he …
Top 10 trending travel destinations 2024
In November, American Express Travel published its 2024 Trending Destinations list of the top 10 must-visit vacation spots based on global card member travel bookings and recommendations from a team …
What ‘Swifties’ need to know
Taylor Swift fans are entering their cruise era. The travel agency Marvelous Mouse Travels announced it’s organizing a fan-led cruise group for “Swifties” to come together and celebrate the singer …
U.S. working with Indo-Pacific partners to boost economic resilience: USTR
The United States is working very closely with its trading partners in the Indo-Pacific region to help build economic resilience, said U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai. The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework …
China’s former premier Li Keqiang has died, state media reports
China’s Premier Li Keqiang waves as leaving the annual news conference following the closing session of the National People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People on March 16, …
Peak fossil fuel demand is coming, IEA says — and China will be key
A worker cutting steel pipes near a coal-powered power station in China on Nov. 12, 2021. Greg Baker | AFP | Getty Images China has changed the world’s energy system …
SK Hynix says AI boom will drive profits after Q3 loss narrows
SK Hynix logo displayed on a phone screen as seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on January 30, 2023. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images South …