Chief financial officers (CFOs) and group treasurers in Asia-Pacific from leading global companies have flagged the prospect of a global recession as the main risk for their business in the next six to 12 months, according to a JP Morgan survey. Source: Business
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Tris holds THAI at A, but outlook negative
Tris Rating has affirmed the company rating on Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) and the ratings on its outstanding senior unsecured debentures at A but revised its outlook to negative from stable. Source: Business
Read More »Uttama underlines MPC's policy rate independence
Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana insists he will not intervene in the Bank of Thailand’s monetary policy decision-making, allowing the central bank to have a full mandate to determine the policy rate. Source: Business
Read More »Bangkok's outskirts propel land prices
Land prices in Greater Bangkok, gauged by the land price index, rose by 17% in the third quarter, largely driven by the outskirts of Bangkok, after the market saw slowing growth in the second quarter. Source: Business
Read More »BoT sees glimmer in final quarter
The Bank of Thailand is optimistic that the country’s economic growth momentum in the final quarter is gathering pace, propelled by private consumption amid a raft of stimulus packages, public and private investment, and tourism strength. Source: Business
Read More »Ash Barty's star shines brightly at WTA Finals
An already stellar season for Ashleigh Barty got even better when the Australian advanced to the semifinals at the women’s year-end tennis championships by downing familiar foe Petra Kvitova in straight sets. Source: Sports
Read More »Stephen Strasburg named World Series MVP after dominant postseason
When the Washington Nationals needed him, pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivered. Source: Sports
Read More »Can South Africa upset favorites England?
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Read More »These countries don't want American tourists
If you’re carrying an American passport, you can travel most of the world easily, except for a handful of places. These are the hardest countries for Americans to visit. Source: Travel
Read More »Washington Nationals win first World Series in franchise history
The Washington Nationals have clinched their first World Series title after defeating the host Houston Astros 6-2 in Game 7 on Wednesday night at Minute Maid Park. Source: Sports
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