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SET seeks long-term plan for the future
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/05/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has posted the highest trading value in Asean since 2012, though it needs a long-term plan to manage the opportunities and challenges as capital markets evolve, according to the bourse.
Analysts see potential in Thai capital market as Asean hub
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/01/2023
» The Thai capital market has good potential to develop and remain a regional leader amidst global challenges and rapid changes in financial markets, say analysts.
SET sentiment buoyed by record earnings
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/08/2022
» RECAP: The SET Index surged at midweek after listed firms reported record-high second-quarter earnings of 350 billion baht, reviving investor confidence, before easing back on profit-taking yesterday. US equities were rangebound, reflecting mixed opinions on economic data and uncertainty about the size of the Fed's next interest-rate increase.
Investor confidence sags on rate hike fears
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/06/2022
» The Investor Confidence Index (ICI), which anticipates market conditions for the next three months, was at 83.91 in May, down 12.1% from the previous month on concerns over the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes and a spike in infections as the country reopens.
Local unicorn trio prove naysayers wrong
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/12/2021
» The Thai economy witnessed the birth of three unicorn companies this year -- Flash Express, Ascend Money and Bitkub Online -- debunking the belief that the country doesn't have the supporting ecosystem for unicorn startups to thrive.
SET reacts happily to news as Asean shares sag
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/01/2019
» Thailand's stock market reacted positively to the Election Commission (EC) announcement scheduling the general election on March 24, bucking a regional sell-off trend seen across Asean.
Tax breaks for start-up funds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/05/2016
» The government has agreed to waive dividend and income taxes for venture capital (VC) funds and private equity trusts for 10 years to encourage investment in 10 targeted industries and start-ups, says Science and Technology Minister Pichet Durongkaveroj.
More Thai companies included in DJSI
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/10/2015
» The pace of Thailand's corporate governance (CG) in capital market development is the fastest in the region, with the country having the highest number of listed companies on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), says Kesara Manchusree, president of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).