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Thai business group revises 2024 GDP growth forecast due to economic concerns and pandemic uncertainties.

In a bid to rejuvenate Thailand's tourism sector and bolster its economy, the cabinet has approved an extension of visa exemption programs for tourists from India and Taiwan. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced that tourists from these countries will be permitted to enter Thailand without a visa until November 11,…

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN24 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.47 (+2.41%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) closed up +13.70 (+2.40%). Sugar prices rallied Tuesday to 3-week highs. Sugar has carryover support from Monday when the Indian Sugar and Bioenergy Manufacturers Association reported that India's...

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN24 ) this morning is up +0.43 (+2.21%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) is up +11.00 (+1.92%). Sugar prices today are moderately higher, with London sugar posting a 3-week high. Sugar has carryover support from Monday when the Indian Sugar and...

In a bid to bolster tourist arrivals and facilitate travel between nations, the Sri Lankan government has announced an extension of visa-free entry for visitors from India and select countries until May 31, 2024. This decision, approved by the country’s Cabinet, allows nationals from India, China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand,…

Announcement comes after rival Microsoft last week unveiled major investments in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN24 ) on Monday closed up +0.20 (+1.04%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) did not trade, with markets in the UK closed Monday for the May Day holiday. Sugar prices posted moderate gains on Monday as sugar production in India declined....

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN24 ) this morning is up +0.12 (+0.62%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) is not trading today, with markets in the UK closed for the May Day holiday. Sugar prices today are moderately higher. Today's report from the Indian Sugar and...

Governments issue health warnings as schools shut and crops fail, with fears that worse is to come as heatwave tightens grip

Clambering hand-over-hand, sweat dripping into his eyes, a durian labourer expertly slices a cumbersome fruit from a tree before tossing it down to land with a soft thump in his colleague's waiting arms some 15 metres (50 feet) below.

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN24 ) on Friday closed up +0.03 (+0.16%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) closed up +1.50 (+0.26%). Sugar prices Friday posted modest gains. Short covering emerged in sugar futures Friday after the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) rallied to a 3-week high...