In a world increasingly rocked by trade tensions, geopolitical unease, and climate shocks, the World Bank’s April 2025 Commodity Markets

Thailand has just taken a big step in making its labour market more transparent by building its first Beveridge curve, a tool that maps the relationship between job vacancies and unemployment.

The Thailand Industry Outlook over the next 3 years (2025-2027) covers a range of factors impacting the industries. Those factors include opportunities and challenges that represent the attractiveness of each industry depending on the macroeconomic environment and sector-specific factors.e-minute audio excerpt was leaked.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra made a private phone call to Cambodia’s Senate President Hun Sen, a former prime minister who remains the dominant political figure in the country. Three days later, a nine-minute audio excerpt was leaked.

Thailand is positioning itself as a regional leader in sustainable development through a green transition agenda that aligns with global climate commitments and national economic goals.

In April 2025, Indonesia's inflation rate surged to 1.95% year-on-year, marking the highest level since August 2024. This uptick was primarily driven by increased costs during the Eid festivities and the expiration of a temporary 50% electricity tariff rebate, which had previously suppressed housing expenses.

The global economy is entering a period of heightened uncertainty and volatility, driven by deepening geopolitical divisions, tightening regulations, and structural shifts in productivity. In this challenging environment, competitiveness has become a strategic priority for both countries and firms.

Bonds serve as vital financing instruments for both public and private sectors. With such significant values at stake, investment decision tools become crucial, particularly Credit Ratings issued by Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs).

Indonesia, Australia, and India—three influential middle powers in the Indo-Pacific—are increasingly drawn together by shared interests amid shifting regional dynamics, declining confidence in US leadership, and concerns over China’s assertiveness.