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Plunge in Chinese tourists hits souvenir sales; Thai retailers shift focus to Middle East, Europe

Chinese tourists have long been major spenders in Thailand, especially on souvenirs. However, recent safety concerns have significantly shaken confidence, leading to a steep drop…

  • Published: May 14, 20251:45 pm
  • Author The Nation
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Services consumption to underpin China’s economic growth

A high-level meeting convened by China's top leadership in late April placed high premiums on efforts to boost services consumption and strengthen the role of consumption in…

  • Published: May 14, 20259:00 am
  • Author Wang Keju
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Thailand’s edible insect market poised for explosive growth

Already ranked as the world's sixth-largest insect exporter, Thailand's deep-rooted expertise in insect farming and growing domestic market acceptance provide a solid foundation…

  • Published: May 14, 20257:56 am
  • Author The Nation
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China’s auto sales, production exceed 10m in first 4 months

In exports, China shipped 1.937 million vehicles from January to April, up 6 percent year-on-year, according to China Association of Automobile Manufacturers data. Of these, NEV…

  • Published: May 13, 20251:45 pm
  • Author Li Jiaying
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Chicken and egg prices surge in Nepal

Traders blame high temperatures and falling production, but consumer rights groups say price hikes are driven by collusion and weak oversight.

  • Published: May 13, 202510:57 am
  • Author The Kathmandu Post
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Malaysian tuna hub reeling in profits

The state agrotechnology, food security, and cooperative development committee chairman said figures from the Fisheries Depart­ment showed 431,000kg of tuna worth RM7.76mil were…

  • Published: May 9, 20251:48 pm
  • Author Imran Hilmy
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Cambodia’s international airports welcome 18% more passengers Jan-Apr

A progress report on air transport, obtained by The Post on May 8, revealed that from January to April 2025, the Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Preah Sihanouk international airports…

  • Published: May 9, 20251:44 pm
  • Author Hin Pisei
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What you need to know about ASEAN’s exports to the US, in 5 charts

ASEAN is negotiating tariffs imposed by the United States with a mix of individual country efforts and a focus on regional coordination.

  • Published: May 9, 202510:21 am
  • Author Shyafiq Dzulkifli
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New lifts, pipes, cafes: China doubles down on urban upgrades to buck ‘consumption downgrade’

But getting people to spend has been a challenge amid a “consumption downgrade”, arising from an expected slowdown in the global economy due to geopolitical tensions.

  • Published: May 9, 20258:50 am
  • Author Aw Cheng Wei
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Industry, farmers in Indonesia lock horns on coconut export curb proposal to cool price

Farmers refused any export controls, saying that would trap them in a low-price environment and that current global commodity price surges provide a rare opportunity to maximize…

  • Published: May 8, 20251:51 pm
  • Author Aditya Hadi

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