MYSTERIOUS: Bangkok - What They Never Told You

Expanded winter schedule at Lucknow airport now includes 134 flights and the return of Bangkok service

Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow is poised to expand its daily flight operations from 108 to 134 movements. The airport will enhance its connectivity with 20 domestic and 10 international destinations in the upcoming winter schedule. Notably, direct flights to Bangkok are scheduled to resume on November 17…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Colombia's Finances Declared 'Unsustainable' by IMF — The Picture for Colombians Sending Money Home

The IMF declared Colombia's finances unsustainable on Oct. 16. Here's what the deficit, the energy crisis, and a shifting peso mean for remittance senders.

Latin Times · Oct 19

World leaders must wise up to threat of cyber-attacks or rogue fridges will be least of their worries

Global cooperation seems unlikely despite AI increasing the risk of digital fraud and the need to protect the financial system

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18

Dollar Pressured as Fed Chair Powell Refrains from Forward Guidance

The dollar index (DXY00 ) tumbled to a 2-week low today and is down by -0.34%. The dollar came under pressure today after Fed Chair Powell refrained from providing guidance on monetary policy or the economy during a speech at the annual IMF meeting in Bangkok. Mr. Powell’s lack of...

Barchart · Oct 16

Fed’s Warsh sees AI boosting productivity but gives no signal on next rate hike

US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said in Bangkok on Friday that the global economy has proved surprisingly resilient and called AI the most consequential change of his lifetime, but gave no hint on interest rates ahead of the Fed’s meeting this month.

Euronews · Oct 16

Healey and Miliband ridiculed for Bangkok tuk tuk video ahead of tough Budget

The pair were filmed sampling Thai snacks while on a ride through the city.

Evening Standard · Oct 15

John Healey vows to give ‘breathing space’ to consumers and businesses in first budget

Speaking at IMF meeting, chancellor says he will stick to fiscal rules while recognising business and living costs

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15

IMF-World Bank meetings draw modest protests in Bangkok over growing inequality

Dozens of people have marched in Bangkok, seeking to draw the attention of world financial leaders to poverty, pollution and other grievances during a meeting of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank

The Independent UK · Oct 15

Flooded homes and rising costs: Why some Thai villages are paying the price to protect Bangkok

As climate change causes more frequent and severe flooding, could cities in Europe face the same tough choices?

Euronews · Oct 15

Puri, Ooty and Munnar emerge as festive travel hotspots as Indian searches surge for October-November holidays: Agoda

As the festive months of October and November approach, Indian travellers are increasingly opting to merge celebrations with getaways. International locales like Bangkok, Phuket, and Tokyo are favoured, alongside domestic gems like Goa and Udaipur. The trend showcases a significant shift towards seeking unique experiences rather than sticking to traditional…

The Economic Times · Oct 15