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Strong Q1 results could attract fund inflows to SET
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/05/2024
» First-quarter financial results were stronger than expected for listed Thai companies, gaining 3% year-on-year and 68% quarter-on-quarter, which could attract more fund inflows to the Thai bourse, with the index topping 1,400 points in the near term, say analysts.
Asian shares decline as US rate-cut hopes dim
Business, Published on 25/05/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks tracked Wall Street lower in response to more economic data that signalled the US Federal Reserve might keep interest rates on hold for most of this year. Regional currencies also took a hit as dollar strength persisted.
SET unveils new vision to support stakeholders
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/05/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has vowed to develop the digital capital market to complement the traditional capital market and expand opportunities for businesses of all sizes to raise funds, as the bourse aims to become a regional stock exchange.
GPF portfolio strategy shifts to handling risks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/05/2024
» The Government Pension Fund (GPF), the second-largest fund in the country, has shifted its investment strategy this year to creating a portfolio capable of handling appropriate risks, rather than maximising profits.
PM encouraged by Japanese business interest
Published on 23/05/2024
» Several Japanese companies are interested in investing more and expanding their production bases in Thailand, in areas including biofuel production, green packaging, artificial intelligence (AI) and electric vehicles, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday.
Foreign investors updated on regulations
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/05/2024
» The Department of Business Development invited diplomats and representatives of international organisations in Thailand to attend a briefing on foreign investment under the Foreign Business Act (FBA) of 1999.
Eastspring bullish on growth prospects for foreign stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/05/2024
» Eastspring Asset Management (Thailand) sees high potential for foreign stocks to grow, launching funds to invest specifically in the US and China, expecting a recovery for the latter is on the horizon.
Return of LTFs a boon for bourse
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/05/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira says reintroducing long-term equity funds (LTFs) will help lift the Stock Exchange of Thailand's (SET) market capitalisation.
Measures lined up to revive stock market
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/05/2024
» Three capital market organisations will meet on Tuesday to reach a final conclusion on the tax-deductible funds they want to propose to the Finance Ministry, hoping to revive investments in good fundamental stocks in the Thai stock market.
Slowdown weighs on current account
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/05/2024
» Thailand's waning appeal in terms of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), an uneven tourism recovery and the currency outlook are pressuring the country's current account surplus, which is still below the pre-pandemic level, says BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.