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CRG cautious on restaurant expansion amid weak economy

Central Restaurants Group (CRG) is scaling back its restaurant expansion plans for the remainder of 2025, citing a sluggish Thai economy and softened consumer spending as key reasons behind its more restrained approach. Central Restaurants Group (CRG), one of Thailand's largest food service operators, has...

Bitcoin surpasses 20,000 amid regulatory hopes

Bitcoin exceeded the 20,000 mark for the first time on Monday, 14 July 2025, as optimism over potential regulatory developments in the United States boosted investor sentiment. The surge follows anticipation that the US Congress will soon debate legislation to provide long-awaited clarity for the...
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