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Fitch: Emerging markets to struggle in 2019
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 22/10/2018
» Emerging markets are set to face rising economic headwinds in 2019 as global growth slows and financial conditions tighten, according to James McCormack, Fitch's global head of sovereign ratings.
'Not a disaster waiting to happen'
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 20/08/2015
» Certainly in recent years, Thailand's global image as the "Land of Smiles" has been tainted with a frown due to internal political strife and last year's military coup.
Globalisation under threat, warns Citi economist
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 29/09/2014
» Policymakers across the world will face growing challenges from the threat of secular economic stagnation in the advanced economies, especially in the euro area, demographic changes and a retreat from globalisation, according to Willem Buiter, the chief economist for Citigroup.
ING committed to Thailand
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 20/06/2014
» No question, Thailand's ongoing political soap opera has taken a toll on the economy over the past year, as policy risks have led companies and consumers alike to sit on the sidelines in anticipation of the next steps made by the junta.
Southeast asian samba
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 01/04/2013
» The baht has been one of the better performing currencies in the region this year, gaining 4% against the US dollar and reviving fresh debate about the impact on exporters and the economy.
Eurozone crisis poses major threat
News, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 03/01/2012
» The parallels between Europe's economic troubles today and Thailand in 1997 seem all too familiar. A decline in market confidence leads to a sharp rise in borrowing costs, putting pressure on public finances, credit ratings and the financial sector. The political leadership dawdle before enacting tax hikes and budget cuts, resulting in social disruption and a voter backlash. Meanwhile, the crisis is spreading to other countries facing similar troubles, resulting in a regional "contagion" effect.