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Pakistan latest currency exchange rates – October 3, 2025
The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Friday issued updated buying and selling rates for major foreign currencies, reflecting the latest market movements. The US dollar was quoted at Rs283.06 for selling and Rs280.03 for buying in the open...
Malaysia Touted As Asean Star Performer, Global Business Hub — Stanchart
By Zarul Effendi Razali KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has been ranked as the top market of choice for global corporates in the Southeast Asia region, according to Standard Chartered’s latest survey. The report titled “Future of Trade:...

Japan’s Miura doubles down on SE Asia with Thai, Philippine alliances
Japanese law firm Miura & Partners has continued on its ambitious global expansion strategy after inking alliances with two Southeast Asian outfits: Kudun and Partners in Thailand and Feria Tantoco Daos in the Philippines. The new alliances mean...
"MUAYTHAI Power for All in Malaysia" Achieves Outstanding Success Reinforcing Thai Soft Power and Driving Muaythai onto the Global Stage
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 October 2025 - The Professional Boxing Association of Thailand, in collaboration with the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), continues to advance...
World : Malaysia Touted As Asean Star Performer, Global Business Hub — Stanchart
By Zarul Effendi Razali KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has been ranked as the top market of choice for global corporates in the Southeast Asia region, according to Standard Chartered’s latest survey. The report titled “Future of Trade:...

Beyond the Berlin Wall: Germany Marks 35 Years of Unity While Building Bridges to Thailand
Economic Partnership and Innovation The economic ties between Germany and Thailand demonstrate the practical benefits of international cooperation. With bilateral trade reaching approximately $10.8 billion in 2024, Germany has become Thailand's...

Software-Defined Networking Market: Why Businesses Are Betting on the Future of Networking
Over the last few years, there has been an accretion in demand for federal IT modernization. A survey done in January 2021 involving 300 federal IT leaders and mission stakeholders found that around 85% of the participants considered the COVID-19...

China Moutai Holds “The Mou-Velous Key: Oriental Co-Brewing” Event in Bangkok, Using Baijiu as a Medium to Promote the Cultural Integration between China and Thailand
BANGKOK, Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — From September 27 to 29, 2025, “The Mou-Velous Key: Oriental Co-Brewing” series event, organized by the China Moutai International Inheritor Work Department, was held in Bangkok, Thailand. Moutai inheritors...

Thai Deputy PM Threatens Billion-Baht Lawsuits Over Scammer Links
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Captain Thammanat Prompao, has launched a blistering counter-attack against political opponents, announcing he will file multiple criminal and civil lawsuits seeking damages in the billions of...

Thai prices hover near 9-year lows
Thai prices quoted lowest since November 2016, as Indian prices quoted at US$358-$365 a tonne PUBLISHED : 2 Oct 2025 at 18:44 Thai export prices retreated further this week and hovered near nine-year lows, hurt by ample supplies and meagre demand,...

Over 1,400 Myanmar Workers Fired Without Notice in Thailand, Labor Activists Say
Around 1,450 Myanmar migrant workers were abruptly fired by an electronics firm in Thailand’s Phetchaburi Province this week after being pressured to sign away their jobs, labor rights activists say. Workers sacked from Cal-Comp Electronics told...

Thailand gets top nod in child labour fight
PUBLISHED : 2 Oct 2025 at 19:21 Thailand has achieved its highest-ever international ranking in efforts to combat the worst forms of child labour, earning a “Significant Advancement” rating in the US Department of Labor’s 2024 report. Labour...

ASEAN’s role in global trade set to grow: Standard Chartered report
Hanoi (VNA) – ASEAN is set to assume a larger role in global trade as multinational corporations show increasing interest, according to a new Standard Chartered report. Titled “Future of Trade: Resilience”, the report draws on insights from 1,200...

Thailand’s SEC looking to allow exposure crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to expand its crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) offerings beyond Bitcoin, with new funds that could include altcoins or baskets of digital assets expected to launch early next year....

Huawei launches Watch GT 6 Series in Thailand starting at ฿6,990
Huawei Consumer Business Group (Thailand) has officially launched the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series, its latest fashion-forward smartwatch line, under the concept “Ride the Wind.” The new series blends cutting-edge design with high-performance features...
Thailand’s ETF Expansion Signals Pro-Crypto Momentum Survives Leadership Change
Thailand’s new PM is moving forward with digital asset ETFs, a signal that the country’s crypto stance may be deeper than one leader’s agenda. | Credit: Mikhail Nilov / Pexels. Key Takeaways The Thai SEC is working to bring in regulatory changes...

Thai Digital Ministry Launches 30-Day Probe into ‘40m Baht Scammer Bribe’
Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) is rushing to complete a high-profile investigation into the alleged "40 million baht scammer bribe" scandal, setting a tight deadline of 30 days to conclude its findings. The investigation...

Akasa Air launches daily Bengaluru–Phuket flights to expand Thailand network
Akasa Air has expanded its international footprint with the launch of daily direct flights connecting Bengaluru and Phuket. The first flight departed from Kempegowda International Airport at 0625 hrs IST and landed at Phuket International Airport...
The 36th Jubilee Fair Trade Marketplace has a new coordinator to organize the event
Jubilee Marketplace has a new coordinator Suzie Smith helps coordinate fair-trade marketplace. Photo courtesy of Suzie Smith For 36 years, the Jubilee Fair Trade Marketplace, a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Spokane, has been an...

Enactus World Cup: How 50 Years of Youth Empowerment Is Shaping the Future of Sustainable Business
The Bangkok event offers unique advantages for participating students. Beyond the competition itself, attendees have experienced field trips exploring the city's sustainability initiatives and gained access to the broader Sustainability Expo,...