Economy

Survey Reveals Rising Popularity of Digital Reading in Thailand
Oct 30, 2026

Survey Reveals Rising Popularity of Digital Reading in Thailand

Thailand’s e-reader market is growing, with 66% of people preferring digital reading. Despite reading for an average of 64 minutes daily, social media and streaming compete for attention. Key Points A...

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Thailand Plans New Transparency Rules for Digital-Platform Fees
Oct 30, 2026

Thailand Plans New Transparency Rules for Digital-Platform Fees

Thailand’s competition regulator is preparing new rules requiring major digital platforms to explain how they set and change commissions and service charges, responding to complaints from restaurants,...

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Peso continues rally, opens at P63.67:$1 on Friday
Oct 30, 2026

Peso continues rally, opens at P63.67:$1 on Friday

Peso continues rally, opens at P63.67:$1The Philippine peso extended its rebound to P63-to-one dollar level, opening stronger against the greenback on Friday....

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Up to P3/liter gasoline hike, P0.60 diesel rollback seen next week
Oct 30, 2026

Up to P3/liter gasoline hike, P0.60 diesel rollback seen next week

Motorists should expect mixed movements in pump prices next week....

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Weak infra spending to keep cement demand flat
Oct 29, 2026

Weak infra spending to keep cement demand flat

MANILA, Philippines — An umbrella group of cement manufacturers in the Philippines expects cement demand to finish the year flat, as construction activity across public and private projects remains sl...

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U.S. GDP Increased 3.4% in Third Quarter
Oct 29, 2026

U.S. GDP Increased 3.4% in Third Quarter

The economy grew 3.4 percent in the third quarter, the fastest pace in a year. Strong spending and growth contrast with the poor marks many voters are giving the economy....

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EU nations vow to release 42.6M barrels of oil after G7 pledge
Oct 29, 2026

EU nations vow to release 42.6M barrels of oil after G7 pledge

Eleven European countries pledged Thursday to jointly release 42.6 million barrels of oil by the end of January, in line with a G7 deal struck this month to ease global energy supply concerns....

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35 states, DC reach $220M settlement with General Motors over driver data privacy
Oct 29, 2026

35 states, DC reach $220M settlement with General Motors over driver data privacy

Automaker General Motors (GM) agreed to pay $220 million to settle a lawsuit with 35 states and Washington, D.C., which alleged the company sold drivers' data to insurance companies, several attorneys...

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Michelin Guide awards new PH star
Oct 29, 2026

Michelin Guide awards new PH star

MANILA, Philippines — A new Michelin-starred restaurant has arrived in town, as the prestigious dining guide unveiled its second Philippine edition on Thursday, bringing the country’s roster of Michel...

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How ASEAN+3 Can Build Resilience to Energy Shocks
Oct 29, 2026

How ASEAN+3 Can Build Resilience to Energy Shocks

Governments should prioritize targeted support over broad subsidies to preserve fiscal resources for future shocks...

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