Thailand’s economy could be one of the most affected by the coronavirus outbreak due to its close ties with China, especially in the tourism sector. Photo: BloombergThailand’s economy could be one of the most affected by the coronavirus outbreak due to its close ties with China, especially in the tourism sector. Photo: Bloomberg
Thailand’s economy could be one of the most affected by the coronavirus outbreak due to its close ties with China, especially in the tourism sector. Photo: Bloomberg
Economy /  China Economy

Coronavirus outbreak likely to hit Hong Kong, Thailand economies the hardest in Asia

  • Hong Kong and Thailand are likely to suffer most from the novel coronavirus outbreak because of close their economic ties with China
  • A drop in Chinese tourist arrivals and imports, as well as supply chain disruptions are likely to weigh on regional economy
Topic |   Coronavirus pandemic
Karen Yeung
Karen Yeung

Updated: 1:07pm, 11 Feb, 2020

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Thailand’s economy could be one of the most affected by the coronavirus outbreak due to its close ties with China, especially in the tourism sector. Photo: BloombergThailand’s economy could be one of the most affected by the coronavirus outbreak due to its close ties with China, especially in the tourism sector. Photo: Bloomberg
Thailand’s economy could be one of the most affected by the coronavirus outbreak due to its close ties with China, especially in the tourism sector. Photo: Bloomberg
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