While Singapore still holds advantages in location, language proficiency, and financial services, rising costs are prompting Japanese and European companies to consider relocating specific functions, such as sales, to other Southeast Asian countries like Thailand. This article was originally published here: Singapore faces competition from Thailand and Malaysia as regional hub for multinationals ..read more

Prime Minister announces digital wallet scheme for Thai citizens, providing 10,000 baht and boosting economy. This article was originally published here: Thai PM declares official launch of digital wallet program ..read more

China’s problems are structural, rather than cyclical. Among other factors, its slowdown is due to rapid aging, a busted real-estate bubble, a massive overhang of private and public debt (now close to 300% of GDP), and a shift from market-oriented reforms back toward state capitalism. This article was originally published here: China Confronts the Middle-Income Trap ..read more

Southeast Asia has emerged as a global powerhouse in cryptocurrency adoption, with countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam witnessing a substantial surge in cryptocurrency use and acceptance in recent years. This article was originally published here: Cryptocurrency adoption rises in SEA shows global report data ..read more

The ceremony will continue for five days at Sanam Luang, featuring cultural and musical performances, traditional Thai activities, and the promotion of Thai soft power through various showcases and displays. This article was originally published here: Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 Unveiled with Epic Spectacle ..read more

The frequency of cyberattacks has more than doubled since the pandemic. Although companies have historically suffered relatively modest direct losses from these attacks, some have experienced a much heavier toll. This article was originally published here: Financial stability is at risk with increasing cyber threats ..read more

Despite China's "A+" credit rating, Fitch's decision underscores concerns over the country's economic stability, especially amid a persistent property sector crisis and the projected slowdown in economic growth. This article was originally published here: Fitch Ratings Agency cut China’s sovereign credit outlook to negative ..read more

Moody's Ratings affirmed Thailand's Baa1 rating with a stable outlook, reflecting expectations of stabilized debt burden and favorable debt structure. This article was originally published here: Moody’s Ratings upholds Thailand’s Baa1 rating and maintains a stable outlook ..read more

TAT and its partners have launched "ASEAN + India Shoppers in Thailand" to promote Thai products and tourism. Participants can vote for their favorite elements and receive shopping vouchers. This article was originally published here: ‘ASEAN + India Shoppers in Thailand’ initiative to enhance Thailand’s economy through soft power ..read more

力量平衡、地缘政治竞争、数字技术拓展国家安全边界。西方国家加强出口管制以维护技术优势，日本更新出口管理框架。 力量平衡的变化、地缘政治竞争的升级以及数字技术的进步扩大了国家安全的边界。 随着尖端技术越来越多地由民用部门而不是军方开发，私营经济与国家安全之间的联系日益加深。 技术优势的竞争已经扩大到包括对民用技术的控制。 中国的军民融合战略旨在将经济发展与军事现代化相结合。 对此，西方国家 包括日本，正在加强出口管制政策，以保持其技术优势，限制竞争对手的技术获取，并确保敏感技术在值得信赖的联盟内得到保护。 日本的 2022年国家安全战略 通过提议加强其出口管制框架来强调这一承诺。 日本的出口管制体系包括三个层次：国际出口管制制度、与志同道合的国家和国内法独立衡量管制的多边方式。 日本的出口管制制度由以下三个层次组成：国际出口管制制度、拥有技术的志同道合国家的努力，它补充了出口管制制度以及日本外汇和对外贸易法定义的出口管制。 国际出口管制制度旨在控制武器扩散。 这些制度不是由国际法强制执行的，而是国家之间的协议，成员们在协议中协商敏感技术的控制清单。 每个国家都独立制定自己的国家出口管制法，日本的制度受《外汇和对外贸易法》管辖。 瓦森纳安排（WA ..read more