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Finance Ministry to define stock portfolio
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/09/2024
» The Finance Ministry expects to manage its stock portfolio valued at roughly 400 billion baht, planning to potentially sell off certain portions, according to finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
Private investment falls sharply in Q2
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/09/2024
» Private investment contracted significantly in the second quarter, primarily due to a decline in investment in commercial vehicles as financial institutions tightened lending, according to the Finance Ministry.
B40bn in savings bonds to be sold in August
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/07/2024
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) is selling the final tranche of its savings bonds worth 40 billion baht in August, reduced from the original plan of 60 billion baht.
Seeking new engines of growth
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/07/2024
» About 40 years ago, natural gas was discovered in the Gulf of Thailand, creating excitement across the country. This period marked the dawn of Thailand's golden era. Following this discovery, the Eastern Seaboard Development Project was initiated to develop the eastern coastal region. Foreign investment poured in, enabling the economy to expand at a double-digit rate while raising hopes that Thailand would become Asia's fifth tiger.
New state fund expected to inject B100bn into the market
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 02/07/2024
» The Finance Ministry plans to complete a proposal within two weeks to establish a new fund resembling the Vayupak Fund, a previous state-controlled investment fund that focused on Thai shares with solid fundamentals.
Pichai tells investors hurdles being engaged
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/06/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira says he has convinced investors Thailand is ready to address obstacles to domestic investment.
Office targets B20bn in sustainable bond sales
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/06/2024
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) is preparing to sell 20 billion baht worth of sustainable bonds to institutional investors this year.
Shorter holding period for tax-deductible funds considered
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/06/2024
» The Finance Ministry is considering measures to support the stock market, particularly shortening the holding period for tax-deductible stock mutual funds as an incentive for investors.
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.
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.