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Friday, October 30, 2026

Thailand shelves its 1,000 baht departure tax after an industry revolt, but the 450 baht tourist entry fee is still coming
Thailand's finance minister has paused a planned 1,000 baht departure tax, citing fuel costs and fragile tourism, after airlines and hotels protested. A 450 baht entry fee is still planned for 2027, and the law allows up to 5,000 baht.
APAC Briefing7 min read

Thursday, October 29, 2026

The Philippines' 7.2 trillion peso budget assumes 62 pesos per dollar and 90 dollar oil: reality is already far worse
Manila's proposed 2027 budget of 7.2 trillion pesos, about 115 billion dollars, assumes the peso stays below 62 per dollar and oil below 90 dollars. The peso is past 63.6 and benchmark crude well above 110, straining deficit targets.
APAC Briefing7 min read

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Malaysia's RM459.8 billion Budget 2027: tax cuts, AI bets and an election on the horizon
Anwar Ibrahim's fifth Madani budget lifts spending to RM459.8 billion, cuts personal income tax and doubles down on AI and the digital economy, while promising a smaller deficit. Here is what matters for markets.
APAC Briefing7 min read