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Strong baht threatens to slow 2026 exports as orders soften, shippers warn
Strong baht threatens to slow 2026 exports as orders soften, shippers warn
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025
Thai shippers forecast 2026 export growth of 2-4% as a strong baht near 31 to the dollar, a high base and softer orders weigh, led by weaker rice and rubber.Gold Climbs Above $4,500 for First Time on Geopolitics, Rates
Gold Climbs Above $4,500 for First Time on Geopolitics, Rates
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025
Gold surged to a new all-time high above US$4,500 an ounce, supported by rising geopolitical risks tied to Venezuela and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep cutting interest rates next year.Cool spell holds in upper Thailand; monsoon to strengthen over south
Cool spell holds in upper Thailand; monsoon to strengthen over south
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025
Upper Thailand will remain cool with light morning mist and slightly higher daytime temperatures, while lower South is expected to see heavier rain later this week, especially during December 25–28.Malaysian ex-PM Najib’s 1MDB trial verdict on December 26
Malaysian ex-PM Najib’s 1MDB trial verdict on December 26
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025
The decision for the case will be delivered after a trial that lasted for over six years.South Korea cuts 2026 low-skilled foreign worker quota to 80,000
South Korea cuts 2026 low-skilled foreign worker quota to 80,000
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025
South Korea will issue up to 80,000 new E-9 visas in 2026, marking a second consecutive year of reductions to the quota for foreign unskilled workers, the Ministry of Employment and Labour said Monday (December 23).Japan govt adopts 1st basic plan on AI
Japan govt adopts 1st basic plan on AI
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025
Japanese government, at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday (December 23), adopted its first basic plan on the development and utilisation of artificial intelligence.Japan to test deep-sea extraction of rare-earth mud
Japan to test deep-sea extraction of rare-earth mud
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology said Tuesday (December 23) that it will conduct a test to excavate the deep seabed off Minamitorishima, a remote Tokyo island, and collect clay-like sediment rich in rare earths.Japan income inequality largest on record in 2023
Japan income inequality largest on record in 2023
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025
Income inequality in Japan was the largest in 2023, reflecting an increase in elderly households earning less than working-generation households, a welfare ministry survey showed Tuesday (December 23).