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Asian shares ease back on profit-taking
Business, Published on 22/06/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares ended the week with a whimper after a recent rally to 26-month highs drew profit-taking, while the relentless strength in the US dollar pushed the Japanese yen towards the intervention zone.
Bangkok townhouse sales plunge
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 22/06/2024
» New sales of Greater Bangkok townhouses plummeted in the first quarter of 2024 to a 12-year low, nearing levels following the severe floods of 2011, largely attributed to weak demand in the middle to lower-end segments.
Agricultural products help shipments grow 7.2% in May
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/06/2024
» Thailand's exports in May grew by 7.2% year-on-year, the highest level in 14 months, driven by agricultural products.
Foreign condo ownership quota being reviewed
Published on 21/06/2024
» The government will study the feasibility of raising the level of foreign ownership allowed in condominiums from 49% of a building’s usable space to 75%, according to Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Thailand crowns leading smart cities
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 21/06/2024
» Phuket has been ranked as the top province-based smart city, while the Wang Chan Valley in Rayong province was named the leading city-based smart area in the country, according to the Thailand Smart City Competitiveness Index 2023.
Exports jump 7.2% in May, beating forecast
Reuters, Published on 21/06/2024
» Thailand's exports rose for a second straight month in May, up 7.2% from a year earlier, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday, beating analysts' expectations.
Tiny Singapore sees sudden frenzy in deals worldwide
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/06/2024
» SINGAPORE - Singapore has turned into a hive of activity for mergers and acquisitions this quarter as investor confidence returns, helped by the relative economic and political stability of the island nation nestled in Southeast Asia.
State revenue tally slightly off target
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 21/06/2024
» The government's net revenue collection for the first eight months of fiscal 2024 was 1.5% below its target.
Lampang carriages lack giddy up and go
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/06/2024
» The iconic horse-drawn carriage of Lampang could soon face extinction as tourism revenue in the province is too weak to entice new generations to inherit the business, according to the Tourism Council of Lampang.
Alibaba rumoured to dump Lazada
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/06/2024
» An industry source familiar with Alibaba and the e-commerce industry says the company is in talks with Central Group and Charoen Pokphand (CP) to sell its stake in Lazada Thailand, following intensifying competition in the local market.