Asian markets mostly weaker; Thai baht, Korean won biggest laggards

[ad_1] ASIAN currencies and equities were largely subdued on Friday, with Thailand’s baht and South Korean won leading declines, as increasing scepticism over whether the U.S. Federal Reserve is done…

High demand will lead to a robust local note

[ad_1] WHY is the ringgit weak? It is a common question being asked with greater frequency as the local currency hits a low against the US dollar and the Singapore…

Malaysian family steals 600 dishes from restaurant: a 1,250 baht hotpot heist exposed on social media

[ad_1] Picture courtesy of KhaoSod A Malaysian restaurant owner took to social media to express his dismay after a family of five ordered and subsequently stole over 600 dishes from…

Thailand relaxes rules on non-resident baht transactions – cenbank

[ad_1] BANGKOK : Thailand’s central bank said on Tuesday it was relaxing some foreign exchange rules for non-residents to improve the ease of doing business in the country. More flexibility…

Baht, won soar against yen as smaller Asian economies outperform

[ad_1] TOKYO — Asian currencies like the Thai baht and South Korean won have strengthened to their highest against the yen in years, thanks to higher interest rates and better…