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Thailand: Eatery registrations robust

Restaurant, food and tourism-related businesses are slowly recovering thanks to the country’s reopening to international tourists and increased arrivals, reflected in the latest new business registration figures released by the Commerce Ministry. Jitakorn Wongkhatekorn, deputy director-general of the Business Development Department, reported on Wednesday the number of new business registrations in May rose by 6% year-on-year […]

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Philippines: Peso pierces to 55 to $1 level

MANILA, Philippines — The peso pierced the 55 to $1 level yesterday, closing at its weakest level in almost 17 years as investors believe the US Federal Reserve could maneuver the US economy to a soft landing and avoid recession. The local currency shed 29 centavos to close at 55.06 from Tuesday’s 54.77 to $1. […]

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Malaysia: Rising material prices temper optimism

PETALING JAYA: Companies in the Asia Pacific remain optimistic about their prospects despite higher cost pressure from rising material prices. This optimism on economic growth was unequal across the region according to the Coface 2022 Asia Corporate Payment Survey. Malaysia showed a significant decline compared to last year in the expectation for economic growth. Only […]

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Thailand: Tourist rush bolsters outlook for economy, baht

Foreign tourist arrivals into Thailand are set to beat official forecasts with the lifting of pandemic-era restrictions, a rare positive for the nation’s Covid-battered economy and currency. International arrivals will total 9.3 million this year, government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said Wednesday, citing a tourism ministry forecast. That’s 55% more than the Bank of Thailand’s estimate […]

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