Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (May 7)

    • Thailand, the second-largest exporter of rice, is among the most vulnerable across the region to sharp currency spikes, which will hurt its exports over time.
    • Thailand, the second-largest exporter of rice, is among the most vulnerable across the region to sharp currency spikes, which will hurt its exports over time. PHOTO: REUTERS
    Published Wed, May 7, 2025 · 06:30 PM

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