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China’s Export Engine Powers on as Consumers Pull Back

China’s economy remains resilient, supported by exports and high-technology manufacturing, but growth slowed from in the first quarter of 2026 to 4.3%

By Pornpawee Thammavichai

8 September 2026

Graduate Employment Crisis: When a Degree is Longer Enough in the AI Era

Global youth unemployment rose to 12.4% in 2025, leaving around 67 million people aged 15–24 unemployed.

By Archawee Eiamsoonthonchai

1 September 2026

Letters of Credit: The Bridge in Global Trade

Global trade depends not only on physical infrastructure but also on financing, payment systems, insurance

By Thanachot Nontakatrakool

17 August 2026

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China’s Export Engine Powers on as Consumers Pull Back

Graduate Employment Crisis: When a Degree is Longer Enough in the AI Era

Letters of Credit: The Bridge in Global Trade

Thailand's Shrimp Industry: From Global Leader to Reinvention

Where Have Thailand’s 10-Baht Coins Gone?

Buy Now Pay Later: A Solution or a New Culture of Debt?

FIFA World Cup 2026: The Largest Tournament in History, but Will the Economic Legacy Last?

Japan’s Highest Rate Since 1995 Marks a New Phase of Market Normalisation

Concerns over energy security drive Southeast Asia’s EV market to new heights

Global Debt is Becoming the Next Constraint on Economic Policy

Thailand’s Public Debt Near the Ceiling: Not Yet a Crisis, but Increasingly Vulnerable

FTA Utilization Rebounds, but Gains Remain Narrow

Thailand’s SMEs in February 2026: Confidence Remains Above Neutral, but Growth Lacks Momentum

Thailand's FDI Surge in 2025: Repositioning Within ASEAN's Emerging Investment Core

Thailand’s Inflation in 2025: Quiet Numbers Amid Structural Pressures

Hotel sector outlook: Recovery narrows as China weakens, Long haul offsets downside

From “The Workhorse” to “New Thailand”: Why the Future of Thai Tourism Depends on Quality, Not Crowds

From Health Crisis to Growth Engine: Why Thailand’s Wellness Economy Is Poised to Lead Asia’s Ageing Future

When the Tide Turns: As Vietnam Accelerates, Can Thailand Keep Up?

Negative Interest Rate: The Dead Corner of the Horror Movie

Resale Fashion: A New Chapter of Value, Sustainability, and Growth?

Gen Y and Debt Trap: Financial Fragility of Thailand's Workforce in the YOLO Era

AI and the Future of Work: Disruption or Opportunity for Thailand’s Labor Market?

SMEs in the Crossfire: Reinventing Thailand’s Value Edge

Gold: The Asset of Stability in an Unstable World

Betting on the Future: Thailand's Big Casino Gamble - Boon or Burden?

Could Thailand's Next VAT Hike Be Your Retirement Savior?

MPC's Decision on October 16, 2024: First Rate Cut Since 2020 Amid Social Pressure and Economic Uncertainty

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