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Jitta anticipates investment opportunities in Asian stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/08/2022
» Jitta Wealth Asset Management, a private fund management firm, expects Asian stocks to enjoy greater investment opportunities during the remainder of this year as investment sentiment is moving away from the West towards the Asian region amid global volatility.
A year like no other
Asia focus, Published on 28/12/2020
» In a world under siege from a relentless virus, Asia's resilience was tested to the utmost. Asia Focus staff look back at key events
Beyond Abenomics: Japan needs more reforms
Asia focus, Published on 16/03/2020
» Since taking office at the end of 2012, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has transformed the country's macroeconomic management. But the "Abenomics" experiment may soon start drawing to a close.
Japan's mission
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/12/2019
» Waves of change -- geopolitical, technological and demographic -- have been sweeping across the world, and Japan is among the countries experiencing challenges on all those fronts. Amid a steady but slow economic recovery since he took office in 2012, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has also seen his skills at international diplomacy tested, given his country's close ties with the United States.
Pro-growth education needed for Japan
Asia focus, Published on 10/09/2018
» Since Prime Minister Shinzo Abe initiated his "Abenomics" reform programme in 2012, Japan's economy has received a remarkable boost. But the job is not yet finished.
Tokyo property continues to offer safe-haven appeal
Published on 10/05/2017
» When one thinks of overseas property investments, the UK -- and London in particular -- is probably the first destination that comes to mind for most well-to-do Thai investors. In reality, there are several other residential markets outside Thailand that are no less attractive and Japan is a prime example, according to international property consultant JLL.
Japan vs the US: which market to reap profits in 2017?
Published on 11/04/2017
» Krungsri Asset Management Company Limited recently held a seminar on "<b>Japan vs the United States: which market to reap profits in 2017?,</b>" inviting investment gurus: <b>Ms. Chatkaew Groatong, Vice President for Alternative Investment Department</b>, and <b>Mr. Kiattisak Preecha-anusorn, Assistant Vice President for Alternative Investment Department</b>, to brief on comparative economic data and the US and Japan's stock market outlooks. Pros & cons with risks in investment and impact factors for market growth was also analysed for investment decision-making. The seminar was held at Access Place, Ploenchit Tower on Thursday, 29 March 2017.
BOJ keeps policy steady as Fed sticks to rate-hike path
Reuters, Published on 16/03/2017
» TOKYO - The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady on Thursday in the wake of the US Federal Reserve's second interest rate hike in three months, underscoring the diverging policy paths of major global central banks.
IMF boosts Japan growth forecast, warns over deflation
AFP, Published on 04/10/2016
» TOKYO - The International Monetary Fund Tuesday lifted its outlook for Japan's economy this year and in 2017, pointing to huge government stimulus spending, but warned the country's longer-term prospects were bleak.
Global economy more fragile with few growth drivers
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 03/10/2016
» The prolonged global slowdown in overall growth and trade is expected to persist if all parties do not work toward a solution together, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad) has warned.