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Japan plans to fund key policies while limiting bond issuance
Japan plans to fund key policies while limiting bond issuance
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
Takaichi must fund food tax relief, growth investment and higher defence spending while aiming to keep new bond issuance at about 40 trillion yen.Japan plans a further 400 billion yen investment in chipmaker Rapidus
Japan plans a further 400 billion yen investment in chipmaker Rapidus
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
The proposed funding would lift government investment to 650 billion yen and raise the chipmaker’s equity ratio to help it secure commercial loans.Tokyo-area new condominium prices rise 21.1% to record high
Tokyo-area new condominium prices rise 21.1% to record high
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
Rising prices and interest rates are slowing prospective buyers, with contracts signed in the launch month for 62.8% of new units.CP's Dhanin backs AI and sweeping reforms to boost Thailand
CP's Dhanin backs AI and sweeping reforms to boost Thailand
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
CP Group's Dhanin Chearavanont calls for AI-led growth, workforce reform, foreign talent and investment, and modern infrastructure to secure Thailand's future.Thailand approves THB0.60 diesel, petrol and gasohol rise from Oct 21
Thailand approves THB0.60 diesel, petrol and gasohol rise from Oct 21
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
Revised levies and subsidies take effect on Wednesday (October 21, 2026), with the Oil Fuel Fund facing daily subsidy costs of about THB229 million.Know Your AI, Question It and Keep Your Nerve, Thai Investors told
Know Your AI, Question It and Keep Your Nerve, Thai Investors told
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
Liberator's Watanya Bunnag urges investors to question AI and stay calm; Finnomena's Jessada Sookdhis sees the tech rout as a buying chanceThailand tourism leaders put culture and local gains first
Thailand tourism leaders put culture and local gains first
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
TAT, The Mall Group and TCEB outline plans to build tourism value through Thai culture, retail and events, while Pita presses for wider income distribution.TMD warns of downpours and flash floods during October 21–25
TMD warns of downpours and flash floods during October 21–25
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
The South faces persistent rain as Bangkok and other Thai regions expect wetter weather, with flash floods and landslides possible during October 21–25.Thailand Sets Out Plan to Make Longer Lives Better Lives as Ageing Accelerates
Thailand Sets Out Plan to Make Longer Lives Better Lives as Ageing Accelerates
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
Public Health Ministry's Dr Ekachai Piensriwatchara outlines a five-year action plan on integrated primary care, long-term care and workforce developmentThailand gold prices close THB650 lower after volatile trading
Thailand gold prices close THB650 lower after volatile trading
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
Bullion closes at THB65,600 per baht-weight as global selling pressure and currency movements push domestic gold prices to their lowest levels this week.