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CP chief discusses automation
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/08/2019
» Adopting sophisticated technologies to drive operations is high on Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group's agenda, as one of Thailand's largest conglomerates works to enlarge its footprint during the fourth industrial revolution, says chief executive Suphachai Chearavanont.
ADB lowers outlook for GDP growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/07/2019
» Thailand's GDP is set to grow by less than 4% this year and next after the first-quarter growth downturn and the sharp export slowdown provided a backdrop of subdued momentum going forward, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Wage hike could repel Chinese firms
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 04/07/2019
» A hike in the daily minimum wage could discourage Chinese manufacturers in labour-intensive industries from relocating their production base to Thailand, says a Chinese banking executive.
SEC holding public hearing
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 14/02/2019
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is conducting a public hearing on revising regulations to set up mutual funds for provident funds that invest in fixed-income securities, with the aim of reducing tax evasion and promote savings.
TFFIF rises 3% on debut, TOT and CAT mulled for ride
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/11/2018
» Thailand Future Fund (TFFIF) saw its share price rise 3% on its first trading day on Wednesday, while officials are mulling including a merger between CAT Telecom Plc and TOT Plc as an underlying asset for the fund's third batch.
Interest rate hikes to deliver slow burn
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/10/2018
» Despite the prospect of higher interest rates in Thailand, borrowers across the board are unlikely to be hurt because the pass-through effect for rate hikes takes time to surface, says Kasikorn Research Centre (K-Research).