The Latest Breaking News from Economy

Investor interest in digital assets reignited

Digital assets have increased their appeal to investors with the economy on the verge of a recession, with Bitcoin offering the highest returns year to date, experts say.

Bangkok Post · Apr 4, 2023

Government preps space economy master plan

The government, through the Office of National Digital Economy and Society Commission (ONDE), plans to implement the first national master plan for the space economy by the end of this year.

Bangkok Post · Apr 4, 2023

Songkran spending to surge to B125bn

Spending sentiment for the upcoming Songkran festival is expected to be lively as people have been hesitant for many months, but the country's economy is showing signs of recovery, driven by rapidly reviving tourism.

Bangkok Post · Apr 4, 2023

How Nigel Lawson turned postwar economic consensus on its head

Former chancellor fundamentally changed the UK economy during his six-year stint at the Treasury, and not much has changed since then

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2023

Gen Z is approaching a 'student loan cliff' that could shock the economy

Millions of Gen Zers are about to start paying off their student loan debt for the first time. It will be a "shock" to their household budgets.

Fortune · Apr 4, 2023

Expansive business receives silver accreditation from North Lanarkshire Council’s Employer Charter

Chapelhall firm The Antibody Company honoured for "making a positive commitment to the local economy".

Daily Record · Apr 4, 2023

Green energy: South Africa’s transition plan must be careful not to deepen inequality – the 3 top issues

Since the UN Climate Change Agreement was signed by 196 nations in December 2015, many countries have announced policies to reduce their fossil fuel emissions.

The Conversation · Apr 4, 2023

Saudi Arabia discloses investment in dozens of VCs

Saudi Arabia has invested in technology and other sectors in a bid to diversify the country’s economy away from oil.

Fortune · Apr 4, 2023

Analysis: Russia's military production, state splurge ease sanctions pain

Rising military production and huge state spending are keeping Russia's industry buzzing along, an analysis of recent data shows, helping soften the economic impact of Western sanctions and allowing Moscow to plough on with its campaign in Ukraine.

Reuters · Apr 4, 2023

Jamie Dimon feels pretty sunny about the economy

The hurricane has been downgraded.

Axios · Apr 4, 2023