Thailand

Thailand's tourist arrivals up 4.8% to 3.1m in July

Tourism receipts in July reached US$4.7b.

Thailand's tourist arrivals up 4.8% to 3.1m in July

Tourism receipts in July reached US$4.7b.

Thailand's manufacturing PMI hits eight-month low of 49.6 in July

Weak demand and sales deteriorate manufacturing conditions.

Thai consumer spending to jump 4%

It will be curbed by higher levels of debt payments.

Thailand's exports up 11.7% to US$20.3b in June

Thanks to foreign markets’ robust orders.

Thai government approves US$5.4b budget for rural spending

It's the first major budget intended to boost growth outside Bangkok.

Infrastracture-driven economy to boost Indonesia's insurance

The country's infrasture budget for 2017 rose to IDR387t.

Outlook for Thai consumer sector bullish on stable inflation

Inflation is projected to rise to 1.5% next year.

Thai's 5% growth target is quite 'ambitious': analyst

Annual public investments worth THB950b is not enough to spur growth.

Thai exports down 4.2% in October

Analyst predicts 1% contraction in 4Q.

Thailand's GDP grows 3.2% in 3Q16

But multiple headwinds loom for 4Q16.

Thai bank assets under threat amidst weak consumer lending

It could shrink for the first time post-Asian financial crisis.

New regulations could boost Thai insurers' risk profiles: Fitch

Small players brace for tighter capital requirements.

Thai banks' earnings to bottom out next year

Earnings may grow 15% after two consecutive years of slump.

Competition in Thai fixed-line broadband intensifies: Fitch

State telecom operator worst hit by entry of new player.