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Google pledges $2 billion investment in Malaysia
Reuters, Published on 30/05/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Google committed to making US$2 billion in investments in Malaysia, including its first data centre and Google Cloud effort in the region.
SEC confirms health of the securities industry
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/05/2024
» The Securities Exchange and Commission (SEC) has verified the securities industry remains strong, with every company having adequate capital funds as required by law, and 98% of them having minimum funds two times above the requirement.
Strong first quarter for listed companies
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 29/05/2024
» A rebound in tourist arrivals has supported listed companies on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) as they reported sales growth of 4.6% year-on-year in the first quarter to 4.4 trillion baht (roughly US$129 billion), with net profit edging up 1.7% to 265 billion baht.
Matchmaking event attracts Chinese money
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/05/2024
» More than 140 Chinese investors interested in Thailand attended a business matchmaking event for the first time in Thailand under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, with the aim of attracting new S-curve industries and technology transfer from China.
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.