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Is this the turning point?
Business, Piyasak Manason, Published on 25/07/2020
» In our last column we warned about the great uncertainties surrounding the divergence of the economic and investment worlds, and how they may converge due to the rise of those uncertainties. It is possible that we may begin to see a turning point this month.
Little scope for upside at current valuations
Business, Published on 21/09/2019
» We remain cautious about the macroeconomic outlook through the end of this year and into next year, given potential fallout from the Sino-US trade conflict on the global economy. Despite investor hopes for successful trade talks, the current market valuation doesn't seem to offer much scope for upside, even under the scenario of negotiations making progress (actual resolution seems unlikely at this stage).
Asean urged to ramp up migrant screening
News, Published on 25/04/2020
» Diplomatic and economic experts are calling on countries in the region to step up the screening of migrant workers in the future to prevent the transmission of diseases like Covid-19.
Two investment themes emerging in March
Business, Published on 07/03/2020
» The SET index appears likely to extend its slide in March after it slumped 13.3%, or 205 points (from 1,542 to 1,337) in February from the previous month. We see the supports at 1,250 and 1,200, while the upside would be capped at 1,400 and 1,430. The trading range is expected to be between 1,250 and 1,400. Among the key factors:
KBank mulling sizeable stake in Myanmar's A Bank
Business, Published on 15/01/2020
» Kasikornbank (KBank) wants to expand its footprint in Myanmar, acquiring a sizeable stake in a bank there.
Rate cut impact limited
Business, Published on 05/12/2019
» Thailand's financial conditions were tighter than the historical average in the third quarter this year despite a policy rate cut by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in August. This reflected persistent baht appreciation, an increase in corporate spreads and a slowdown in corporate borrowing and commercial bank loan growth.
Shaping the wealth
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/11/2019
» � These are exciting times for Asia's wealth market. The global economic centre of gravity has shifted to the region, which has now become the wealth creation centre of the world. A report issued in June by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) projected that wealth in Asia excluding Japan would expand by 9.4% from 2018 to 2023.
Thailand's real estate outlook for 2019
Business, Published on 15/02/2019
» This year will bring significant changes in the Bangkok property market, slower growth in many sectors and an incoming wave of new supply, according to CBRE, the international property consultancy.
SET up 0.2%, global markets cringe over trade war fears
Business, Published on 03/03/2018
» Recap: Global stock markets fell to two-week lows yesterday, with steelmakers taking a pounding after US President Donald Trump said he would impose hefty tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium, reviving fears of a trade war.
Seeking a balance
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 01/10/2018
» As returns in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan and New Zealand shrink in the face of high demand and increased restrictions, real-estate investors in Asia are looking for new places to go, with Malaysia and Thailand among their targets.