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Inflation in China is slowing down, according to government statistics released last week.  But while economists have greeted the news as a sign of easier times ahead, many in China remain wary. The National Bureau of Statistics reported last Thursday that the December consumer price index (CPI) had increased 4.1 percent ...

I’m writing this entry out of frustration, because to be honest I’ve just been amazed by the behaviour of many Chinese recently. As I mentioned in my last entry, amid the ongoing radiation fears following the earthquake in Japan that crippled several nuclear reactors at the Fukushima plant, residents in ...

The Economic & Commercial Department of the French Embassy, the French Foreign Trade Advisors (CCE) and the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce (FTCC) invite you to an extensive session of presentations and exchange of views on the 2011 outlook by experts in several sectors.See the original post: Business in Thailand: Looking ...

Thailand can learn something from other countries in implementing successful efforts to fight corruption. One lesson is that, as the local saying goes, "You can't clap with one hand." Thailand Business NewsRead more: Fighting corruption in ThailandFinancial markets have so far been accommodative of the government’s borrowing plans. ...

The belief that the baht will continue to rise is not far-fetched when viewed within the broader context in which the central banks of the G3 key reserve currencies - US dollar, euro and yen - are committed to near zero interest rates and quantitative easing.See the original post: Thai ...

This is a critical time for Thailand, with the country recovering from the recent political events of April and May and preparing for elections next year. Thailand Business NewsView original post here: A critical time for Thailand: towards a stronger, tourist-friendly nationFinancial markets have so far been ...

The baht is expected to strengthen further and stay at 30.50 to the US dollar by the end of this year Thailand Business NewsOriginally posted here: Thai baht expected to strengthen due to capital inflowWith a well-developed infrastructure, a free-enterprise economy, generally pro-investment policies, and strong export industries, Thailand ...

The baht was trading yesterday at a 13-year high of 30.82/85 to the US dollar, compared with 33.15 baht in January. The 7.6% increase is the highest in the region behind the Malaysian ringgit. Thailand Business NewsRead more: Thai exports undemined by rising bahtThailand’s 2010 GDP growth is ...