On January 3, Thailand’s tourism revenue has surpassed 1.7 trillion baht (US$53.9 billion), with foreign card spending reaching a record 327 billion baht (US$10.3 billion) as tourists increasingly shift away from cash.
Author: Amanda Laticia
Meta acquires Singapore-based Manus to boost AI strategy
On December 30, Meta has agreed to acquire Manus, a Singapore-based startup that builds AI agents capable of performing tasks like resume screening, trip planning, and stock analysis.
Indonesia to cut mining output, aim to stabilise commodity prices
On December 30, Indonesia announced that it will reduce mining output quotas to help stabilise and raise prices of key commodities such as coal and nickel.