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Brexit and Trump won't torpedo Asian cooperation
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 28/11/2016
» Despite growing anti-globalisation sentiment reflected in the Brexit vote, and Donald Trump's vow to pull the US out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) the moment he assumes the presidency, Asia Pacific countries are pressing ahead with many other regional plans.
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Barriers, data dearth hamper Asian market
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/08/2019
» Despite healthy GDP growth, the Southeast Asian property market still has investment barriers and a lack of data, says Credit Suisse.
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With trade weak, East Asia counts on consumption and investment
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 06/02/2017
» Despite the looming possibility of a trade war, economic growth is projected to improve in East Asian countries this year, propelled by two domestic engines of private consumption and public investment, economists say.
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Rocky road to democracy
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 02/01/2017
» 2016 has entered the history books as a highly eventful year, with Brexit and Donald Trump's election victory unnerving many people and causing anxiety about the future of Western democracy. Here in the East, meanwhile, we continue to travel along a rocky road toward fully functioning democracy in many countries, with democratic institutions in some cases dominated by kleptocrats, political dynasties and military strongmen.
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Asia's economic agenda
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/01/2017
» As the euphoria of New Year celebrations fades, it's time for a reality check as economies across Asia brace themselves for yet another year of macroeconomic and business challenges.
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Curb your export enthusiasm
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/10/2016
» Last Monday started off with a big bang, as Thai exports made headlines at home and abroad. Everyone, including myself, was caught off guard when the Commerce Ministry reported that the US dollar value of Thai exports rose by 6.5% year-on-year in August to $18.82 billion -- the most growth in five months.
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Brexit could free UK to be more adventurous abroad
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/10/2016
» The decision by British voters to exit the European Union could pave the way for a concrete trade agreement between Britain and Asean as the former can now pursue its own interests more actively, say analysts.
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Baht hits one-year high against dollar
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 02/08/2016
» The baht hit a one-year high against the US dollar yesterday, tracking emerging-market currency strength as fading prospects of a US rate increase revved up investor appetite.
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Central bank laments lack of private investment
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/07/2016
» Thailand's economic conditions are expected to improve in the second half propelled by public expenditure, but a low private investment ratio still constrains the country's full growth potential, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
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Baht rises as Brexit whets Asian market risk appetite
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/07/2016
» The baht appreciated to just shy of 35 to the US dollar on Friday as investors' risk appetite for emerging markets in Asia remained strong after Britain's vote to leave the EU.
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