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China worries keep lid on global equity gains
Business, Published on 25/08/2014
» Recap: Asian stock markets marched up early last week amid eased concerns over a Russia-Ukraine confrontation and upbeat US economic readings, but a sell-off kicked in on renewed concerns over China's economy after tepid manufacturing figures were released. The Thai stock market stayed firmly above the resistance of 1,550 points on hopes that the economy will recover now that NCPO leader Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha has been chosen as the new prime minister.
Better global outlook spurs share rebound
Business, Published on 27/10/2014
» Recap: Global bourses, especially in the US and Europe, rebounded as investors hoped for more European Central Bank (ECB) stimulus. However, activity in Thailand was muted as concerns over the health of the domestic economy mounted.
Voice TV targets younger viewers
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 09/12/2014
» Voice TV, the Shinawatra family-owned digital TV channel, has earmarked 600 million baht to enhance its content in a bid to gain a wider viewer base among the younger generation after missing its revenue target by an estimated 10% this year.
Oil price plunge greases the skids for stocks
Business, Published on 15/12/2014
» Recap: The dive in oil prices to below US$60 a barrel rattled stock markets across the world last week and Thai shares were among those heavily sold.
Airport will add lounges
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 30/01/2015
» Suvarnabhumi airport will soon get more lounges for premium passengers.
2 Thai carriers to share new terminal
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 10/02/2015
» Thai Airways International (THAI) and Bangkok Airways may have the planned new passenger terminal at Suvarnabhumi airport all to themselves.
Set slides below 1,500 on weak earnings outlook
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 01/06/2015
» Recap: Anxiety over a potential Greek debt default and tightening margin trading requirements for Chinese brokers rattled Asian stock markets last week. Gloomy earnings prospects and the Thai economic slowdown pulled the local bourse below 1,500 points.
CP to build private jet terminal in Phuket
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 23/07/2015
» Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group's plan to consolidate its aviation-related business is becoming a reality.
Chinese share plunge and fed keep traders on edge
Business, Published on 03/08/2015
» Recap: Another plunge in Chinese stocks and a growing belief that the US will start raising interest rates in September pushed down global bourses before a recovery late in the week. Asian currencies also sank against the greenback with the Thai baht slipping below 35 to a 14-year low. The SET fell close to 1,400 before a rally led by buying of blue chips that had become bargains.
Stocks suffer from Yuan shock before late rally
Business, Published on 17/08/2015
» Recap: The move by China's central bank to devalue the yuan by adjusting its reference rate sent the currency down 4.6% and sent shockwaves through global financial markets. The Thai stock market slipped below 1,400 on Thursday before a bargain-hunting rally on Friday.