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China's growth edges up but 2016 weakest year since 1990
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/01/2017
» As China's economy slows, fears of President Trump tariffs loom, debt increased to stimulate economy & privatization of state enterprises planned.
Thailand growth higher in 2017 with global recovery
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/01/2017
» Long global trend of slow global growth set to end with rising commodity prices, interest rates likely to rise also.
Sluggish economy, drop in exports continues
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/12/2016
» After short period of rising exports, this month exports fell once again in line with slow pace of world trade.
Lao tax on border trade: 70-80% fall in trade
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/12/2016
» Surprise new border tax by Lao govt cuts border trade by 70-80%. Personal effects greater than $50 also taxed.
Flash crash: Asian sell-off slashes 6% off UK pound
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/10/2016
» After French President's get tough remarks, computers trading by themselves (without humans) during Asian stock trading session trigger plunge in British pound.
Thailand's economy: Where is it going?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/09/2016
» Growth up a little but average household suffering economically. Political stability & renewed investment key to future growth & prosperity.
Pokemon Go tourism & dreams of Pokemon economy
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/08/2016
» Pokemon hunting is new tourism & transport business opportunity. Gets people off couch, out & about mixing with friends but may distract from work.
Post-Brexit flow of money into Thai stocks & bonds
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/08/2016
» US$2 billion flowed into Thai stock market this year, half in July alone. For bond market, $3 billion poured into country this year.
Baht hits one-year high against dollar
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/08/2016
» Baht hits one-year high reaching 34.72 against US dollar with Brexit & weak US economy causing investment funds to flow into Thailand.
Moody's predicts stability for Thai banking system
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/05/2016
» Thai banking system passes stress test showing strength & resilience if NPLs rise but SMEs & retail sector face challenges.