Gold taxes may drive trade to Singapore, Thai association warns
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
Thailand’s Gold Traders Association plans to oppose proposed taxes on gold transactions, warning that they could weaken the domestic industry and drive trade to Singapore.
Asian Exchanges Race to Capture Shift in Global Capital Jet Stream
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
As multi-trillion-dollar indices freeze new allocations to the US, Asian bourses deploy radical listings and governance reforms to capture the historic spillover of global wealth
Anutin discusses ASEAN Power Grid investment with Singapore foreign minister
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has discussed deeper economic and energy cooperation with Singapore’s foreign minister, highlighting the ASEAN Power Grid as a driver of regional energy security, investment and seamless connectivity.
Bangkok makes global top 10 for luxury living costs in Julius Baer report
TUESDAY, JULY 07, 2026
Bangkok has been named among the world’s ten most expensive cities for high-net-worth lifestyles, as Julius Baer’s 2026 report shows global luxury living costs rising 10.2% in US dollar terms.
Iran ship attack tests Hormuz truce as UN escort scheme paused
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2026
A cargo ship attack near Oman has prompted the UN maritime agency to pause Hormuz escort operations, raising fresh doubts over a fragile Iran war deal.
ASEAN factories face closures and layoffs as war-driven cost shock spreads
MONDAY, JUNE 01, 2026
Factories across Southeast Asia are shutting down and cutting jobs as the Iran war drives up raw-material, energy and shipping costs, exposing widening pressure on SMEs and traditional manufacturers despite strong electronics exports.
ASEAN’s AI hub race raises growth hopes — and risks for workers, SMEs and the environment
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026
Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand are accelerating investment in AI, semiconductors and data centres, but ASEAN’s AI boom is also fuelling concerns over job losses, inequality, energy demand, water stress and a possible tech bubble.
Anutin, Wong back stronger ASEAN bargaining power globally
FRIDAY, MAY 08, 2026
Anutin Charnvirakul and Lawrence Wong agreed that ASEAN should use its collective strengths to raise its bargaining power and support the ASEAN Power Grid.