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Recovery unlikely until 2022
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 08/12/2020
» Thailand's economy is forecast for clear recovery momentum in 2022 as domestic demand will remain weak in 2021, says CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT).
Foreign holding tallies 30% of SET
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 28/08/2019
» Foreign holding of Thai equities tallied 29.97% or 5.15 trillion baht of the bourse's market capitalisation in June, attributed to a previous rally in share prices and net offshore inflows worth 54 billion between April and June.
Tisco sees B7bn foreign sell-off on tepid Q2 earnings
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/08/2018
» The foreign sell-off in equities could reach 7 billion baht this month and next, with foreign and institutional investors expected to dump large-cap stocks because of lacklustre second-quarter earnings, says Tisco Securities.
Debt 'gorilla' holding back economic growth
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/08/2017
» Besides lower productivity output and greying demographics, alarming debt levels in the public and private sectors worldwide are undermining buoyant economic growth prospects, says a senior executive of Allianz Global Investors.
Prevention and cure
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/05/2017
» Two decades have passed since the economic bubble burst and escalated into the 1997 Asian financial crisis, but vivid memories of the calamity linger to this day. The hard lessons learned have led policymakers and households alike to be more prudent as well as properly prepared for future turbulence.
Opportunity in volatility
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 06/03/2017
» Greater financial market volatility presents an opportunity for banking operations as businesses seek to counter added risks, says Werner Steinmueller, chief executive officer for Asia Pacific with Deutsche Bank.
Ringgit rout
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/01/2017
» A perfect storm is forming around the Malaysian ringgit, as its value remains at risk from a protracted economic slump aggravated by a domestic political scandal and the prospect of rising US interest rates.
Asia's economic agenda
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/01/2017
» As the euphoria of New Year celebrations fades, it's time for a reality check as economies across Asia brace themselves for yet another year of macroeconomic and business challenges.
Capital influx unabated
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/08/2016
» The Bank of Thailand has prepared measures to tackle an influx of capital flows into local equity and bond markets and curb the baht's strength, a senior official says.
Baht hits one-year high against dollar
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 02/08/2016
» The baht hit a one-year high against the US dollar yesterday, tracking emerging-market currency strength as fading prospects of a US rate increase revved up investor appetite.