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

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

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

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

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

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

When the Washington Nationals needed him, pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivered. Source: Sports

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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

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