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Tarrified: A bear market guide
Business, Published on 14/05/2025
» The market moves that followed Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcements were quick and sharp, leaving many investors reeling in its aftermath. This illustrates how difficult -- even impossible -- it is to anticipate the direction of travel on any given day.
Experts urge caution in tariff talks
Published on 14/04/2025
» The government to proceed cautiously rather than rushing into retaliation against the United States' reciprocal tariff measures, experts say.
Fighting my corner
Postbag, Published on 06/04/2025
» Re: "Great debates… and some not so great", (PostScript, March 30).
Four key investment themes in 2025
Business, Published on 05/02/2025
» Four key themes are expected to command investors' attention this year, according to Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI). Chief research officer Ashley Lester summarises them as follows:
Thai businesses girding for a trade war
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/01/2025
» US President Donald Trump's second term in office has captured the attention of the Thai business sector, as his "Golden Age of America" vision focuses on bolstering the American economy by hiking tariffs and relocating production bases to the US.
Toys“R”Us Asia: Transforming Play into Lifestyle Experiences
Published on 21/01/2025
» In an exclusive interview, Mr. Leo Tsoi, CEO of Toys“R”Us Asia, shared the company’s transformative journey as it embraces a dynamic and diversified approach to business. With a bold vision for the future, Toys“R”Us is evolving beyond a toy retailer into a comprehensive lifestyle destination that caters to the evolving needs of consumers across generations.
Don't expect the 'Korea discount' to disappear
News, Published on 19/12/2024
» South Korea has recently been in the news for all the wrong reasons, with a brief spell of martial law, continuing political uncertainty and market ructions. But the sharp underperformance of the country's equity market long predates the turmoil involving recently impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol. The deep-rooted problems suggest the so-called "Korea discount" is unlikely to budge even after political calm has been restored.
A taxing question
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira recently unveiled a comprehensive tax reform plan designed to increase state revenue, support national development, enhance competitiveness and reduce domestic disparities.
Tariffs ‘could affect 25% of Thai exports to US’
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/11/2024
» Thai exports to the United States are expected to be the most seriously affected in Southeast Asia based on potential US tariff increases, as Thailand has a significant share of trade with the US, according to ttb analytics.
IRPC Drives Innovation for Sustainable Growth
Published on 08/11/2024
» IRPC forecasts a surge in oil demand during the winter season. The forecast aligns with the petrochemical group's preparation for production and distribution of products during the year-end festival season due to increasing demand expectations. IRPC aims to drive the organisation with innovation and create business intelligence with the Save Overcome Strive (SOS) strategy, while keeping track of the impacts affecting the company to provide solutions to cope with global economic volatility.