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Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/06/2020
» The World Bank has slashed Thailand's GDP outlook for 2020 to a 5% contraction, a drastic cut from 2.7% growth projected previously, as supply chain disruptions and lockdown measures from the coronavirus crisis have triggered an economic downturn.
Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 20/03/2020
» After a rollercoaster ride, Thailand’s stock market ended the week on a positive note with the biggest rebound of all the Asia-Pacific bourses, as global efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic and a rise in oil prices provided a boost of confidence.
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/08/2019
» Adopting sophisticated technologies to drive operations is high on Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group's agenda, as one of Thailand's largest conglomerates works to enlarge its footprint during the fourth industrial revolution, says chief executive Suphachai Chearavanont.
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/08/2019
» Despite healthy GDP growth, the Southeast Asian property market still has investment barriers and a lack of data, says Credit Suisse.
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 04/07/2019
» A hike in the daily minimum wage could discourage Chinese manufacturers in labour-intensive industries from relocating their production base to Thailand, says a Chinese banking executive.
Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/07/2019
» Despite flagging export data, Thai shipments are not expected to contract this year, as sustained global economic growth and exports to the US can compensate for sluggish exports to China, says Fitch Ratings.
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/01/2019
» Asian real estate investment trusts (REITs) and property development stocks can in combination optimise returns, yield attractive dividends and hedge against financial volatility, says Eastspring Investments.
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/06/2018
» Thailand's GDP growth is forecast at 3.8% for both 2019 and 2020, down from an expected 4.1% this year, the World Bank says, citing the gradual structural slowdown in China.
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/04/2018
» With an ubiquitous domestic presence, the 7-Eleven convenience store chain is looking to expand its footprint in Asia-Pacific to carry out its regional growth vision, says Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group chief executive Suphachai Chearavanont.
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/07/2017
» Despite some dramatic shifts in foreign policy under US President Donald Trump, US businesses operating in Southeast Asia remain firmly confident of their foothold and welcome growing competition from their Chinese counterparts, say American executives.