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Thai rate panel warns against broad economic stimulus as war unfolds

The Bank of Thailand expects economic growth to decelerate sharply to 1.5 per cent this year from 2.4 per cent last year

epa12949459 People walk among food stalls at a market in Bangkok, Thailand, 12 May 2026. The Bank of Thailand has revised its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast upward to 2.1 percent, from a previous projection of 1.5 percent, following the approval of a 400-billion-baht (12.3 billion USD) emergency loan decree to combat energy-driven living costs.  EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT
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Indonesia equities plunge as MSCI removal triggers broad sell-off; tycoon-linked stocks hit hardest

The global index provider has dropped six of the country’s companies from its Global Standard Index in latest semi-annual review

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: People sit near an electronic board showing stock market index at the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/File Photo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) signage is seen on its building in Jakarta, April 8, 2025. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/File Photo/File Photo
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Malaysian fugitive Jho Low seeks Trump pardon in 1MDB case

According to the DOJ website, the request for “Taek Jho Low” seeks a “Pardon after Completion of Sentence”

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That ‘cheap’ Malaysia condo could cost Singapore buyers far more than they think

A weaker ringgit may boost appeal for foreign buyers, but experts say taxes, financing rules and resale liquidity matter

Visitors to the KL Tower look at the scenery of Kuala Lumpur city centre at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia March 25, 2026. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain