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Thai Central Bank Targets ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Sector Over Growing Systemic Risk
Thai Central Bank Targets ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Sector Over Growing Systemic Risk
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025
The Bank of Thailand moves to close regulatory loopholes as the surge in ‘invisible’ BNPL debt threatens to undermine national financial stabilityBank of Thailand tightens controls on gold traders to curb strong baht
Bank of Thailand tightens controls on gold traders to curb strong baht
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025
Bank of Thailand steps up scrutiny on gold traders to manage baht strength, warning large FX flows from gold trading could destabilise the currency.SCG positions Vietnam as ASEAN’s manufacturing and export gateway
SCG positions Vietnam as ASEAN’s manufacturing and export gateway
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025
SCG has made Vietnam a strategic hub in its regional optimisation plan, boosting manufacturing and expanding global exports.Phuket’s ‘Golden Mile’: Bang Tao and Cherng Talay Emerge as Global Luxury Hubs
Phuket’s ‘Golden Mile’: Bang Tao and Cherng Talay Emerge as Global Luxury Hubs
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025
Driven by a surge in international investment and a shift toward long-term residency, Phuket’s property market is evolving into a high-end residential hubThailand and Laos discuss economic cooperation plan to boost trade to $11 billion by 2027
Thailand and Laos discuss economic cooperation plan to boost trade to $11 billion by 2027
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025
Thailand and Laos aim to increase bilateral trade to $11 billion by 2027. Plans focus on logistics, agriculture, and cross-border trade, enhancing economic ties.Adapt or Perish: Why 'Transformational M&A' is the New Survival Strategy for Business
Adapt or Perish: Why 'Transformational M&A' is the New Survival Strategy for Business
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025
As geopolitical shifts and AI disruption end the era of steady growth, Deloitte research reveals that bold deal-making is doubling shareholder returnsExpectations rise for Window Dressing as funds adjust portfolios to new index criteria
Expectations rise for Window Dressing as funds adjust portfolios to new index criteria
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025
Analysts forecast a high chance of Window Dressing in the final stretch of the year as funds adjust their portfolios to align with the new SET50/SET100 and ESG criteriaMPC cuts interest rate to 1.25%, tightens control over baht as Thai economy struggles
MPC cuts interest rate to 1.25%, tightens control over baht as Thai economy struggles
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025
The Bank of Thailand cuts interest rates to 1.25% to stimulate growth amid a sluggish economy and rising risks. The move aims to ease the burden on vulnerable sectors.