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  • BUSINESS

    Mers and air safety concerns push down SET

    Business, Published on 22/06/2015

    » Recap: Stock markets around the world rallied last week after the US Federal Reserve signalled that interest rates would rise more slowly than expected. However, the SET slid back below 1,500, led by tourism and aviation stocks, as Thailand reported its first case of Mers, and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) red-flagged the country for failing to address safety issues.

  • BUSINESS

    Quiet week for stocks ahead of Greek deal Deal

    Business, Published on 23/02/2015

    » Recap: Global stock markets shrugged off anxiety over Greece's debt problems before a resolution late Friday spurred Wall Street to new highs. With most markets in Asia closed for Lunar New Year, the Thai stock market fell slightly on profit-taking after failing to breach the resistance at 1,620 points.

  • LIFE

    Health club creditors want B21m refund

    News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 13/09/2012

    » Members of the embattled health club California Wow yesterday demanded a total of 21.62 million baht in compensation from the company for failing to provide the fitness services it promised.

  • TECH

    ETDA defends royal decree regulating digital platforms

    Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/03/2022

    » The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) has defended the merits of the draft royal decree meant to regulate digital platforms, saying the legislation will help strike a balance between consumer protection and business interests in the country.

  • THAILAND

    Bitten by the bitcoin bug

    Spectrum, Published on 19/03/2017

    » Atit Lertkiatpanit does not carry bundles of banknotes, but his wealth is assured by his digital wallet. The 26-year-old entrepreneur is an active cryptocurrency investor. He remains unfazed by the fact that bitcoins are not recognised by the Bank of Thailand. He started collecting bitcoins a couple of years ago and the intangible currency now accounts for 70% of his portfolio.

  • BUSINESS

    Stocks gyrate as traders ponder life under Trump

    Business, Published on 14/11/2016

    » Recap: Global stock markets yo-yoed last week in response to Donald Trump's surprising US presidential election victory. US equities rose to record highs, led by financials, on expectations of lighter regulation and higher spending. But most markets elsewhere sank on concern that Mr Trump's stance against free trade and immigration could curb economic growth and increase geopolitical uncertainty. They also fear his spending plans will push up inflation, possibly triggering more aggressive rate increases by the Federal Reserve and prompting capital outflows from emerging markets.

  • BUSINESS

    Oil rout drags down shares ahead of fed talks

    Business, Published on 19/09/2016

    » Recap: Global stock markets plunged last week as investors cashed out ahead of this week's much-awaited US Federal Reserve meeting. Worries over the oil glut also triggered selling of energy stocks, but the Thai market picked up following a recent steep fall.

  • BUSINESS

    Stocks rally on FED signal but SET fails to respond

    Business, Published on 23/03/2015

    » Recap: Global stock markets rallied strongly and foreign fund flows returned to risky asset classes including equities after the US Federal Reserve signalled that it would not start raising its interest rates until later this year, easing concerns of an increase as soon as June.

  • ADVANCED NEWS

    Sovereign Wealth Fund for Thailand?

    Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/09/2011

    » Singapore and China use them. Is it time to be more creative in how foreign reserve holdings are invested?

  • ADVANCED NEWS

    SME Bank caught lying

    Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/02/2012

    » Bad loans are 25% of loans not 15% as reported bank examiners discover. 8 billion of bank's 25 billion in loans suspect.

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