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Bitcoin buoyed by BlackRock ETF news
Business, Published on 26/10/2023
» Improved prospects for purchasing Bitcoin funds trading on stock exchanges rather than on less-regulated cryptocurrency platforms briefly pushed the price of Bitcoin above US$35,000 on Tuesday for the first time since May 2022, before easing to around $34,000 on Wednesday, say analysts.
Stocks set for another week of decline
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/10/2023
» After slipping below 1,400 points last Friday, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index is likely to remain on a downward trend this week, possibly reaching 1,330-1,350 points as negative factors linger, according to analysts.
Thailand eyes international bonds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/10/2023
» The Finance Ministry is considering issuing bonds in international markets to establish a benchmark for the nation and to attract foreign investors, marking a significant departure from three decades of policy.
SET consolidating after initial shock from Mideast
Business, Published on 21/10/2023
» The benchmark SET index slid more than 30 points on Monday before consolidating around 1,420 to 1,430 as selected stocks and sectors gained. Monday's hefty sell-off was triggered by events in the Middle East as Israel's retaliation against Hamas ignited worries that the situation may escalate and drag other groups into the conflict. Oil prices surged in tandem with rising geopolitical tension.
Another stab at extending SET trading hours
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/10/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is planning to conduct a feasibility study and hold a public hearing on extending trading hours in an attempt to increase trading volume and value, which have declined this year.
Investors wary of SET potential
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/10/2023
» When the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) rebounded by 1.5% on Oct 11, with foreign investors buying nearly 3 billion baht worth of stocks, veteran investor Watchara Kaewsawang was in no rush to return to the market.
EEC seeks investment of B500bn
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 18/10/2023
» The new government aims to attract 500 billion baht in real investments to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) within five years.
Thailand still bullish on Chinese investments
Reuters, Published on 17/10/2023
» Chinese investment in Thailand has picked up pace this year despite an economic slowdown in the Asian giant, a welcome boost for Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin who flew into Beijing this week to bolster ties with its largest trading partner.
Conflict, US inflation pressure local stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/10/2023
» The war in the Middle East may escalate and US inflation remains high, putting pressure on Thai stocks to fall more than 2%.
Forum to brief foreigners
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 14/10/2023
» Following a delay of several months, up to 300 foreign investors from large companies will finally obtain first-hand information regarding the economic policies of the Srettha Thavisin government to clarify issues related to their future investments, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).