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Political uncertainty hurts GDP view
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 25/04/2019
» Domestic political uncertainty warrants a downside risk for Thailand's GDP growth outlook this year because a delay in forming the new government could curtail public investment projects and dent private investment incentives, says the World Bank.
Singapore best in Asia for quality of living
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 20/03/2017
» Singapore remains first among cities in Asia for quality of living, with its infrastructure securing top spot worldwide, according to the human resources consulting firm Mercer.
One currency to link them all: the rise of the renminbi
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 21/11/2016
» International use of the Chinese renminbi is expected to surge in the next five to 10 years given the need for financing by the Chinese government of infrastructure projects under its One Belt One Road (OBOR) programme, a banking executive says.
Road to riches
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/10/2016
» Since Xi Jinping took the helm of the Chinese Communist Party in 2012 and ascended to the presidency a year later, China's government has been stepping up the pace of reforms to repair a dysfunctional structure and secure sustainable growth.
FDI cash still flowing into Thailand
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/06/2014
» Despite the recent coup, inbound foreign direct investment (FDI) is expected to continue flowing into Thailand due to the country’s strategic location, clusters of industrial facilities and the new Board of Investment (BoI), says the International Institute for Trade and Development.
Infrastructure plan a three-legged stool
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 14/06/2013
» The government will focus on a three-pronged strategy for infrastructure development in Thailand to enhance connectivity with the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), says Transport Minister Chadchat Sittipunt.
Hi-Tech plans new industrial estate for B1bn
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/06/2013
» Hi-Tech Industrial Park plans a new industrial estate in the eastern province of Prachin Buri at a cost of nearly 1 billion baht to serve as a manufacturing hub for the integrated Southeast Asian market.