IMF warns of economic storms
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), warned that countries must rebuild economic buffers, address global imbalances and prepare for the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI).
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Pheu Thai assures BJT of its support
Pheu Thai pledged to support the Bhumjaithai-led government during the upcoming no-confidence debate, with key party figure Yodchanan Wongsawat expressing confidence in the administration's performance.
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Central banks urged to strive for clear communication
Central banks are emphasising clear and effective monetary policy communication as heightened global uncertainty complicates economic assessments and policy decisions, while the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) introduces new challenges in how financial markets interpret policy signals.
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Warning over massive losses from exit tax
Thai tourism could lose between 50-150 billion baht in revenue a year thanks to the proposed departure tax, compared with the 45.9 billion baht it is expected to raise, with airlines opposing the levy due to its poor timing and the likelihood of it undermining the travel sector's competitiveness.
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76 deaths attributed to floods since mid-September
Seventy-six people have died across Thailand since mid-September because of flooding, including 25 in Prachin Buri province alone, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
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Nene Royal wows government’s hi-so dinner guests
From wowing headbangers in Singapore to livening up a dinner for the planet’s financial elite, it’s been another eventful week for Nene Royal, the young Phuket rocker and winner of this year’s “America’s Got Talent” grand prize.
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