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The Murky Future Of Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party

The Murky Future Of Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party

As Thailand contends with the external heat of the Thai-Cambodian conflict, the domestic political temperature is rising.

Samantha Luan

EU Presses US to Reduce Steel Tariffs and Expand Trade Concessions Amid Fragile July Agreement

EU Presses US to Reduce Steel Tariffs and Expand Trade Concessions Amid Fragile July Agreement

The European Union is urging the United States to ease its 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum and eliminate duties on EU goods like wine and spirits...

Gerik

US Army Secretary Driscoll Meets Russian Delegation In Abu Dhabi, Official Says

US Army Secretary Driscoll Meets Russian Delegation In Abu Dhabi, Official Says

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll held talks with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi on Monday, a U.S. official told Reuters, the latest effort by President Donald Trump's administration to broker a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine.

James Whitman

India’s Textile Industry at a Breaking Point: Tariffs, Structural Weaknesses and the Urgent Need for Reinvention

India’s Textile Industry at a Breaking Point: Tariffs, Structural Weaknesses and the Urgent Need for Reinvention

A 50% U.S. tariff has triggered a severe contraction in India’s $179 billion textile industry, exposing structural vulnerabilities in Tiruppur its largest knitwear hub and forcing businesses into survival mode amid collapsing exports and labor distress....

Gerik

Britain's Unpopular Government Prepares A High-stakes Budget And Hopes For Growth

Britain's Unpopular Government Prepares A High-stakes Budget And Hopes For Growth

After being elected in a landslide last year, Britain's Labour Party government delivered a budget it billed as a one-off dose of tax hikes to fix the public finances, get debt down, ease the cost of living and spur economic growth.

Justin

European Car Sales Rise 4.9% In October, ACEA Says

European Car Sales Rise 4.9% In October, ACEA Says

New car sales in Europe rose 4.9% in October as electric cars outpaced petrol and diesel registrations, European Automobile Manufacturers' Association data showed on Tuesday.

Winkelmann

The Strategic Rise of the Renminbi: Behind China's Quiet Currency Power Play

The Strategic Rise of the Renminbi: Behind China's Quiet Currency Power Play

Despite structural economic challenges and capital outflows, the Chinese yuan (CNY) is recording its strongest annual performance since 2020. Analysts suggest this is not merely a market anomaly but part of a deliberate strategy by Beijing to reaccelerate the renminbi’s internationalization....

Gerik

Canadian Dollar Poised for Gradual Recovery in 2026 Despite Lingering Trade and Policy Risks

Canadian Dollar Poised for Gradual Recovery in 2026 Despite Lingering Trade and Policy Risks

After a challenging 2025, the Canadian dollar (CAD) is projected to recover steadily throughout 2026, driven by narrowing interest rate differentials and fiscal stimulus, though risks from U.S. trade policy and delayed economic responses remain significant....

Gerik

Asian Economies Defy Tariff Turbulence, Show Structural Resilience Amid Global Trade Realignment

Asian Economies Defy Tariff Turbulence, Show Structural Resilience Amid Global Trade Realignment

Despite rising U.S. tariffs and shifting trade dynamics, many Asian economies have demonstrated unexpected resilience, driven by adaptive reforms, strong export performance in technology, and diversified FDI inflows....

Gerik

EU Strengthens Strategic Partnership with Vietnam Through Post-Disaster Aid and Sustainable Cooperation Framework

EU Strengthens Strategic Partnership with Vietnam Through Post-Disaster Aid and Sustainable Cooperation Framework

The European Union has provided €850,000 in emergency relief to help Vietnam recover from recent storms, while also reaffirming its commitment to expanding multifaceted cooperation under the PCA and EVFTA frameworks...

Gerik

Thailand Posts Biggest Trade Deficit Since 2023 As Imports Surge

Thailand Posts Biggest Trade Deficit Since 2023 As Imports Surge

Thailand posted its widest trade deficit since early 2023, with a surge in imports of capital goods and raw materials from China, even as exports lost momentum after US buyers frontloaded purchases to beat higher tariffs.

James Whitman

Thailand Tightens Gold Transaction Oversight Amid Baht Volatility: Currency Risks Prompt Regulatory Shift

Thailand Tightens Gold Transaction Oversight Amid Baht Volatility: Currency Risks Prompt Regulatory Shift

In response to heightened exchange rate volatility and opaque cross-border gold flows, the Bank of Thailand is moving to impose stricter reporting requirements on gold transactions...

Gerik

Trump’s Strategic Balancing Act: Taiwan Tensions Underscore US Diplomatic Tightrope with China and Japan

Trump’s Strategic Balancing Act: Taiwan Tensions Underscore US Diplomatic Tightrope with China and Japan

President Donald Trump’s sequential calls with Xi Jinping and Sanae Takaichi underscore his bid to stabilize trade ties while navigating escalating Taiwan-related tensions.....

Gerik

Yen To Strengthen 10% In Coming Months On US Rate Cuts, Morgan Stanley Says

Yen To Strengthen 10% In Coming Months On US Rate Cuts, Morgan Stanley Says

The yen looks set to appreciate nearly 10% against the dollar in the coming months if the Federal Reserve delivers back-to-back rate cuts amid growing signs of a US economic slowdown, Morgan Stanley strategists said.

Samantha Luan

Japan’s Takaichi Says Trump Briefed Her On Call With China’s Xi

Japan’s Takaichi Says Trump Briefed Her On Call With China’s Xi

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she spoke with US President Donald Trump at his request, and that he briefed her on his phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping and the latest state of US-China relations.

Samantha Luan

India’s Economy Likely Grew 7.3% In July–September Quarter- Reuters Poll

India’s Economy Likely Grew 7.3% In July–September Quarter- Reuters Poll

India's economy likely grew 7.3% in the July–September quarter, according to a Reuters poll of economists, underpinned by strong rural and government expenditure even as private capital spending remained subdued.

Justin

Legal Clash Over Musk’s Role in USAID Shutdown Pits Transparency Against Executive Privilege

Legal Clash Over Musk’s Role in USAID Shutdown Pits Transparency Against Executive Privilege

The Trump administration is opposing a legal effort to compel Elon Musk to testify in a lawsuit accusing him of unlawfully helping dismantle USAID while serving as a presidential adviser...

Gerik

The Fed Faces Data Gaps and Internal Divisions, Japan's Stimulus Package Shrinks in Real Terms

The Fed Faces Data Gaps and Internal Divisions, Japan's Stimulus Package Shrinks in Real Terms

U.S. Q3 GDP preliminary estimate canceled, September PCE data rescheduled; Japan's New Economic Stimulus Plan seems "comprehensive"......

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High Frequency Firms See India Profits Surge Despite Regulatory Curbs

High Frequency Firms See India Profits Surge Despite Regulatory Curbs

High-frequency trading firms have posted strong profit growth in India despite regulatory curbs, showcasing their agility in tapping opportunities across the country's $5.4 trillion equity market.

Justin

China’s AI Upside Repositions Asia Fund Amid Valuation Concerns in Korea and Taiwan

China’s AI Upside Repositions Asia Fund Amid Valuation Concerns in Korea and Taiwan

A leading Asia-focused fund manager is shifting investment from South Korea and Taiwan to China’s AI sector, citing more attractive valuations and untapped growth potential in Chinese AI infrastructure....

Gerik

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