Thailand

HappyFresh has staff layoffs, a financial review and other efforts to streamline operations amid mounting debt. (Screenshot from HappyFresh Facebook page)
DealStreetAsia

HappyFresh resumes Indonesia grocery deliveries after new funding

Embattled startup to halt operations in Thailand and Malaysia

22 September 2022
Thailand and Cambodia reached a basic agreement in 2001 to jointly develop the area where their claims overlap, but it has remained undeveloped since then.
Politics

Thailand, Cambodia maritime border talks resume after hiatus

Bangkok, Phnom Penh seek new energy resources to ease import costs

22 September 2022
Chainalysis said Thailand and Vietnam saw high web traffic to marketplaces for non-fungible tokens.
Cryptocurrencies

Thailand and Vietnam emerge as ASEAN crypto trading hot spots

Each country logs over $100bn transactions in a year, topping Singapore

21 September 2022
Singapore-based climate-focused investment company Trirec is targeting green projects in Southeast Asia and beyond. (Screenshot from Trirec's website) 
DealStreetAsia

Singapore green investment firm's venture capital fund raises $75m

Trirec focuses on renewable energy and clean technology projects

21 September 2022
Newly elected Bangkok Gov. Chadchart Sittipunt prays at a shrine inside Bangkok Metropolitan City Hall on June 1.
Interview

Bangkok governor battles floods, red tape to attract investment

Chadchart Sittipunt says ambitions still local despite calls to aim higher

21 September 2022
The Columbia Pictures Aquaverse set to open in Thailand will have attractions featuring content from film franchises such as "Hotel Transylvania." (Photo courtesy of Columbia Pictures Aquaverse)
Travel & Leisure

Sony's Aquaverse set for Thai debut as Paramount eyes Bali theme park

Southeast Asia's growing population and incomes draw overseas players

21 September 2022
Founded in 2014, Nutrition Technologies manufactures protein from black soldier fly larvae as a sustainable alternative to fishmeal, a common ingredient in animal feed. (Source photos from Nutrition Technologies' website) 
DealStreetAsia

Singapore startup that turns fly larvae into animal feed gets $20m

Nutrition Technologies looking to expand in growing insect protein market

20 September 2022
Thailand is pursuing more foreign investment in cutting-edge industries such as electric vehicles, Narit Therdsteerasukdi tells Nikkei Asia. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Economy

Thailand banks on new visa to lure foreign talent, more investment

Next BOI chief says electric-vehicle transition strong despite weak 2022 FDI

20 September 2022
Many tourists are seen at Suvarnabhumi international airport in Bangkok on Sept. 11. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Travel & Leisure

Thailand says 2023 tourism revenue to be 80% of pre-COVID level

More than 1 million forecast to visit kingdom in September alone

19 September 2022
The Huawei Connect event is one of the first at Bangkok's newly reopened Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, which was renovated ahead of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in November. (Photo by Francesca Regalado)
Technology

Huawei courts Thailand, Indonesia with supply chain support

Embattled China tech champion deepens foothold in Southeast Asia

19 September 2022
Cement and construction materials generate about 30% of Siam Cement Group's revenue.
Climate Change

Siam Cement plans building material with 50% less CO2 emissions by 2030

New cement will help achieve Thai industrial group's net-zero goal

17 September 2022
A woman works a rice field in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The country is considering price hikes for rice exports along with Vietnam, another major rice exporter.
Inflation

Vietnam, Thailand to meet in Oct. about raising rice export prices

Hikes could hit 20%, adding fuel to global inflation

16 September 2022
Thailand's Ally Kex is eyeing cash-strapped properties in nearly completed projects in the Bangkok area. (Source photos by AP and Ally Kex) 
DealStreetAsia

Private equity trust Ally Kex receives $55m for Thai property bets

Seed funds will be used to acquire late-stage real estate projects

14 September 2022
Thailand's currently suspended Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha in Bangkok on May 2.
Politics

Thai court to decide case of Prayuth term limit on Sept. 30

Judges to rule on whether suspended prime minister can continue or must resign

14 September 2022
Teaming up with Zeroboard, Bank of Ayudhya will seek to gain an edge over its competitors in the market for decarbonization solutions.
Climate Change

Thailand's Bank of Ayudhya to help clients with decarbonization

MUFG Bank unit to tie up with Japanese startup Zeroboard

14 September 2022
Thailand's cabinet, led by acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, on Sept. 13 decided to raise the minimum wage for the first time in two years.
Economy

Thailand approves 5% to 8% minimum wage increase

Companies worry higher labor costs will dampen profits amid fragile recovery

13 September 2022
Clean up begins at a gas station that was burned as part of a wave of arson and bombing attacks in Pattani province, Thailand, in August: The BRN remains militarily effective.
Opinion

Thailand's deep south conflict is approaching a critical point

Insurgents frustrated with government but leadership change could boost talks

13 September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II passes onlookers in Kuala Lumpur on Feb. 23, 1972.
International relations

Queen Elizabeth's soft power in Asia went beyond the Commonwealth

New U.K. King Charles III faces struggle to match mother's ties in region

13 September 2022
Jia Hang was appointed as Ant Group’s general manager for Southeast Asia in March after joining the group’s international business in 2015. (Source photos by Tsubasa Suruga)
Technology

Ant Group's ASEAN expansion comes at right time: regional head

Alibaba fintech affiliate bets on global markets to counter restrictions at home

12 September 2022
Restaurants don't get much more convenient than Bangkok's famous street stalls, but they also don't become more of a nuisance. (Photo by Kosuke Inoue)
Food & Beverage

Bangkok street vendors fear new governor's relocation plan

Chadchart Sittipunt wants to 'clean up' his city and remove 'ill-mannered' cooks

10 September 2022
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International relations

In pictures: Queen Elizabeth's reign

British monarch was a visible presence in the world for over 70 years

9 September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh at a civic ceremony in New Delhi during the Royal Tour of India, circa January 1961.
International relations

Legacy of decency: Asian leaders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Monarch was frequent visitor to region during her 70-year reign

9 September 2022
BYD has its sights on quickly expanding abroad after speeding past Tesla and other rivals in China.
Automobiles

BYD to build 150,000 cars a year in Thailand

China's top EV maker takes on Great Wall Motor and SAIC in ASEAN market

8 September 2022
Thai property technology company RentSpree targets customers in the U.S. (Source image from RentSpree Facebook page)
DealStreetAsia

Thai property tech startup RentSpree raises $17m

Company offers rental management software in U.S. market

8 September 2022
Central plans to extend its online channels and loyalty program to Selfridges, introducing the British retailer to customers in Southeast Asia.
Retail

Thailand's Central Group leans on Selfridges amid U.K. recession risk

Retail giant to invest in London flagship store, hotel development

6 September 2022