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CEOs voice concerns for 2024
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2024
» Thailand is projected to post slow economic growth in the near future compared with pre-pandemic rates. Several public and private agencies have GDP forecasts for 2024 ranging from 3-3.4%, excluding implementation of the government's digital wallet scheme.
Oil, war, pandemic: Economic costs mount
Business, Published on 14/03/2022
» The Russian invasion of Ukraine is sending economic shockwaves around the globe with crude oil prices at one point reaching US$130 per barrel, hitting businesses already reeling from tepid consumption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
All eyes on Fed next week as global shares steady
Business, Published on 24/07/2021
» Recap: Global stocks had a volatile week before picking up on Friday. The MSCI World Index steadied after three days of gains. The market is looking ahead to next week's Federal Reserve meeting after the European Central Bank pledged on Thursday to continue with heavy stimulus spending. Emerging markets and Asian shares slid, pressured by coronavirus worries.
Crowded skies leave airlines bustling
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 12/05/2017
» Thailand's domestic air traffic market has nearly reached saturation point, with very little room left for further expansion by airlines, according to the industry.
SET gains as global bourses fret about Greece
Business, Published on 29/06/2015
» Recap: The Greek debt crisis cast a cloud over global stock markets last week but Thailand staged a modest rally. Chinese stocks plummeted 8% on Friday as investors rushed to cash out amid signs that an eight-month bull run was ending.
Home is where the heart is
Asia focus, Wanant Kerdchuen, Published on 18/05/2015
» Lippo Group is well positioned to continue expanding across the region as the launch of the Asean Economic Community approaches but it still has strong confidence in its home market of Indonesia.
In-flight WiFi a yawn
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 27/10/2014
» While acknowledging the fast-growing desire of people to stay connected at all times, even at 35,000 feet above the ground, most major Thai airlines have not shown much enthusiasm about offering on-board WiFi any time soon.
TAAX plots aggressive expansion
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 08/08/2014
» Thai AirAsia X (TAAX) is charting a lofty growth plan that it hopes will put the airline at the forefront of the medium- and long-haul low-cost segment it pioneered in Thailand.
Move budget airlines to Don Meuang?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/03/2012
» Delays & long lines at Suvarnabhumi. Designed for 45 million passengers a year but faces 51 million this year. Expansion 5 years away.