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Political jitters hamstring SET index
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/06/2024
» Political uncertainty is expected to be a major drag on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) for the entirety of June, with three legal cases involving Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra and opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) causing the index to sag deeper than originally forecast, say analysts.
Cryptocurrencies picked for bull run year
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/06/2024
» This year is considered "golden" for cryptocurrencies after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved eight funds that plan to launch spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to analysts, with the bull run continuing in the second half based on strong interest from institutional investors.
Light at the end of the tunnel for global economy
Business, Published on 01/06/2024
» Entering the middle of the second quarter, the world economy has begun to signal a more coordinated recovery. Preliminary composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) readings for May recovered in the US, the euro zone, Japan and other large economies, indicating global economic growth is expanding more broadly.
GPF portfolio strategy shifts to handling risks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/05/2024
» The Government Pension Fund (GPF), the second-largest fund in the country, has shifted its investment strategy this year to creating a portfolio capable of handling appropriate risks, rather than maximising profits.
Investors pushed to diversify
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/05/2024
» Krungthai Asset Management (KTAM) recommends investors diversify risks and balance their portfolios amid elevated interest rates and the US presidential election in November.
PM: Investment key to high-income economy
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/05/2024
» The government aims to develop Thailand into a high-income economy through foreign investment and a raft of projects that will improve people’s quality of life, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday.
Thai stock exodus deepens amid corporate woes
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/03/2024
» A market revival for Thailand just is not coming.
SET building new base as risk appetite improves
Published on 16/03/2024
» Thai shares moved sideways over the past week as the benchmark SET index built a new base 10 to 15 points higher than before. Three key investment flows were observed:
Amid global risks, investment themes for Thailand
Published on 24/02/2024
» The global economic and investment landscape at the beginning of 2024 bears some similarities to the start of last year. Stock markets that are performing well -- Japan, the US and Europe, as well as India -- have advanced in the range of 3-15%, while emerging markets such as Thailand, Hong Kong and China have shrunk by 2-5%.
THG set to expand Myanmar investment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/02/2024
» Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc (THG) plans to expand its hospital business in Myanmar following an increase in patients seeking medical treatment.