Industry Minister Akanat Promphan said he will soon meet executives of top Japanese automakers and encourage them to invest in manufacturing advanced vehicles in Thailand and develop Thai personnel in future mobility technology.

Some analysts have suggested that a rate-cutting pause by the central bank of Philippines is possible should the peso remain under pressure.

The group warned that failure to engage with industry stakeholders could cause unintended consequences including inefficient implementation, higher entry barriers for gig workers, vendor business disruptions and higher prices for consumers.

A global spokesperson for Starbucks said in a statement: "We are wholeheartedly committed to our business in China, our partners (employees) and the long-term development of the Chinese market."

The close acolyte of Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a fellow Gujarat native, is alleged to have agreed to pay more than $250 million in bribes to Indian officials for lucrative solar energy supply contracts.

The cyber criminals have mainly targeted foreign banks and financial institutions, a senior official said.

Government debt in these countries, which are home to around 40 percent of the world's population, now stands at an average of 72 percent of GDP.

The Vietnamese Government highly appreciated the business activities and contributions of Korean enterprises in Vietnam. There has been a strong shift from simple processing sectors to high-tech industries, energy projects, finance-banking and high-quality services.

The draft names three primary goals: national and regional economic growth; overcoming high prices; and ensuring the safety and security of the public.

The Thai Commerce Ministry has announced an increase in Thai rice prices for 2024, with both export prices and paddy prices on the rise.

With Malaysia’s standing as the world second largest producer of palm oil, the cutting edge smart technology is expected to reduce cost and enhance efficiency.

In addition to Brazil, Mexico has also experienced a surge in the acceptance and demand for Chinese-made NEVs.

Their civil aviation agencies are also beefing up collaboration among parties that have an impact on runway safety, including airlines, airport operators, ground handlers and air navigation service providers.

Renewables accounted for less than 14 percent of the in country's energy mix last year, while coal contributed more than 40 percent.

Thailand's Industrial Estate Authority team tours leading Japanese companies for lessons in transitioning to circular economy.