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Making sense of the uptick for Bitcoin
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2024
» Before this year, investors predicted the prices of cryptocurrencies could surge in 2024 because of the Bitcoin halving, an event that rewards mining that occurs every four years, as well as the likelihood of interest rate cuts, which benefit most asset classes.
Power shift
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/03/2020
» Energy is vital for countries seeking to power and sustain economic growth. But as the world feels the heat of climate change, the energy industry is under pressure to undertake a major transition. Somehow, it must find ways to ensure that consumption can continue without interruption but with far fewer negative consequences for the environment.
Business unusual in Malaysia
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/05/2018
» Businesses and investors are still coming to grips with the new political order in Malaysia, where the government led by Mahathir Mohamad is moving quickly to place its stamp on the economy and also bring to justice those accused of corruption, including former prime minister Najib Razak.
Oil re-emerges as a wild card in Asian economies
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/11/2017
» A sharp increase in oil prices, which are now trading at a two-year high above US$60 per barrel for Brent crude, could adversely affect Asian economic growth by stoking inflationary pressure as well as costs in a region where demand has not yet fully recovered.
M&A prospects grow as Philippine economy steams ahead
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/10/2017
» Strong economic fundamentals and rapid growth demand from an increasingly affluent population are expected to attract more merger and acquisition (M&A) activity to the Philippines as political uncertainties surrounding the current administration have eased, say analysts.
Deadly prescription
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/09/2016
» No one can accuse Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte of not delivering on his election promises. Since he was sworn in two months ago after campaigning on a pledge to rid his country of the scourge of drugs, more than 2,000 people allegedly linked to the drug trade have been killed.
Keeping the FDI spigot flowing in Myanmar
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/10/2015
» After emerging from nearly half a century of economic isolation, Myanmar has become an investment darling thanks to reforms launched by military leaders four years ago. The surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) has been substantial despite restrictions remaining in some sectors and uncertainties surrounding the upcoming general election.
Up, up and away
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/09/2015
» Domestic and international operators are bullish about the Myanmar tourism industry, anticipating that the forthcoming general election will drive the booming sector to expand further in the coming years.