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UOB and Amazon Web Services sign Memorandum of Understanding to explore AI-driven banking innovation across ASEAN

UOB and Amazon Web Services sign Memorandum of Understanding to explore AI-driven banking innovation across ASEAN

The collaboration will develop a hybrid infrastructure model for banking in ASEAN…

Banks Think They're Ready for Tomorrow's Fraud. Feedzai's Survey Suggests Otherwise

Feedzai’s new Fraud Readiness Index finds financial institutions are spending heavily on…
RHB Bank goes live with BUSINESSNEXT, to advance customer experience for new-age banking

RHB Bank goes live with BUSINESSNEXT, to advance customer experience for new-age banking

Rollout unifies customer engagement across branches, contact centers, retail, wealth, and SME…

Baiduri Bank Establishes Inaugural EMTN Programme, Expanding Access to Global Capital Markets

UOB acts as sole arranger and dealer for the EMTN Programme, providingaplatformforBaiduriBanktostrengthenfundingresilience…
Thai exports grew strongly by 12.9% in 2025, while export growth in 2026 is expected to slow considerably, weighed down …

Thai exports grew strongly by 12.9% in 2025, while export growth in 2026 is expected to slow considerably, weighed down …

In December 2025, Thai merchandise exports surged 16.8% YOY to USD 28.8 billion, driven by strong demand for electronics and gold, particularly in the US market. Imports also rose 18.8%, leading to a trade deficit. 2025’s overall export growth was 12.9%.
Thai Exports in March 2025 Achieved the Highest Growth in 3 Years, but Full-Year Outlook Remains at Risk from Trade Wars

Thai Exports in March 2025 Achieved the Highest Growth in 3 Years, but Full-Year Outlook Remains at Risk from Trade Wars

In March 2025, Thai merchandise exports surged 17.8% YOY to USD 29.5 billion, driven by strong electronics and gold sales. Despite growth, negative impacts from US tariffs loom ahead, with potential export contractions of 0.4% predicted for 2025.
Exports in June expanded strongly, and the one-month delay in U.S. reciprocal tariffs has further supported the full-yea…

Exports in June expanded strongly, and the one-month delay in U.S. reciprocal tariffs has further supported the full-yea…

In June 2025, Thai merchandise exports rose 15.5% year-on-year to USD 28,649.9 million, supported by electronics and gold exports. However, slower growth was seen in various sectors, while imports increased by 13.1%. Trade balance recorded a surplus of USD 1,061.7 million.
Outlook quarter 4/2025

Outlook quarter 4/2025

Thailand’s economy is projected to grow only 1.5% in 2026, the lowest in three decades, due to external pressures from trade wars and competition, alongside domestic structural issues. Urgent reforms are needed to boost resilience and economic potential amid rising uncertainties.