VietJet to hire at least 5,000 new Thai staff
VietJet Aviation plans to employ more than 5,000 new staff in Thailand as Vietnam’s biggest budget carrier accelerates flight and route expansion to Southeast Asia’s most popular travel destination.
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MTC sees healthy loan growth
Muangthai Capital (MTC), Thailand’s leading microfinance company, expects 10-15% loan growth in the second half of 2025 and a non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of no more than 2.70%, backed by an expansive nationwide network and a strong focus on credit quality.
Steelmakers struggle with Chinese influx
Chinese steel exports continue to increase, affecting many countries including Thailand where local steelmakers are struggling to deal with the influx, says Tata Steel (Thailand), a unit of India’s largest manufacturer.
Forward bookings dip amid border row
Foreign forward bookings for Thailand have started to feel the pinch due to the Thai-Cambodian border tensions, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), while Chanthaburi tourism operators reported cancellations from foreign tourists for the remainder of the year.
Trump orders extra 25% tariff on Indian goods, straining trade ties further
India’s foreign ministry said the decision was “extremely unfortunate” and that New Delhi will take all actions necessary to protect its national interests.
Ctrl-Alt-Pivot? Why China’s tech titans are powering up in Southeast Asia
The likes of Tencent, Alibaba and ByteDance are pouring billions of dollars into the region. It’s less about geopolitical pressure and more about potential, analysts say.
Commentary: Prabowo’s Indonesia draws opposition via cartoon pirates
Pop culture resistance can become a powerful form of resistance – especially when authorities overreact, says a writer who covers Southeast Asia politics.
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‘The progressive era is over’ | Eric Kaufmann on how Trump is overturning 60 years of woke
‘The progressive era is over’ | Eric Kaufmann on how Trump is overturning 60 years of woke The re-election of Donald Trump has heralded more than just a ‘vibe shift’. Here, Eric Kaufmann – director of the Centre for Heterodox Social Science at the University of Buckingham – argues that 60 years of woke orthodoxy…
Thai troops will stay at border, says army
Thai troops will not be withdrawn from 11 key sites along the border with Cambodia, regardless of the outcome of key talks on Thursday to de-escalate border tensions, says the commander of the 2nd Army Region.