Thailand’s new entry fee and departure tax could raise travel costs for foreign tourists by nearly $80

Thailand Business News - Oct 12, 2026

Thailand is introducing two new tourism fees: a 450-baht entry fee starting in the first quarter of 2027, and a 1,000-baht departure tax for all air travelers.

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MANILA, Philippines — Foreign investors turned net sellers of Philippine stocks and government securities in August, snapping three consecutive months of foreign portfolio investment (FPI) net inflows as outflows exceeded inflows by $315 million. Data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed the FPI net outflow marked a sharp reversal from the $2.3-billion net inflow

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Oct 12, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — When a new technology arrives, owners often turn to the youngest people in the room. They learn the tools quickly. Surely they should lead the way? With artificial intelligence (AI), that assumption can be expensive. A young professional can produce an impressive strategy report without understanding the strategy. A CEO can mistake that

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Oct 12, 2026

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Oct 12, 2026

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Oct 11, 2026

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Beijing-based jeweller Laopu Gold has leased an entire mid-floor at One Exchange Square in Central to support its global expansion, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The brand was taking around 13,000 square feet at the flagship Central tower, which houses Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), one source said. The deal comes as mainland consumer firms and financial institutions increasingly anchor their presence in Hong Kong’s core business district. Recent transactions on...

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