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Somkid affirms interest in Hong Kong FTA talks
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/11/2019
» Despite the ongoing protests, Thailand remains confident about the potential of Hong Kong and is negotiating a bilateral free trade agreement with the autonomous territory.
Govt tackles big sector items, but the poor still waiting
Spectrum, Published on 20/05/2018
» After almost four years in power, the military government may have been successful in some macroeconomic areas and structural changes. In terms of the household economy, however, it still faces the uphill task of easing the plight of the grassroots.
BoT: US-China rift harm to be indirect
Business, Published on 10/04/2018
» Bank of Thailand governor Veerathai Santiprabhob rushed to ease fears about a trade stand-off between the world's top two economies, saying it would not directly hurt the country's macroeconomy as the products under threat of higher US tariffs represent a marginal proportion of the nation's shipments.
Investors heartened by signals from Fed
Business, Published on 31/07/2017
» Recap: US and European stock exchanges picked up last week after the US Federal Reserve kept its interest rate at 1.25% and reaffirmed plans for a gradual tightening of its monetary policy and tapering of its balance sheet.
Share trade subdued after long-expected Fed move
Business, Published on 19/06/2017
» Recap: Asian stock markets traded cautiously earlier last week as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's rate decision. A rout in US technology stocks later in the week also dampened market sentiment. The Thai stock market still moved in a rangebound trade amid a lack of positive news.
Korean businesses tune in to Asean opportunities
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/07/2016
» Amid growing awareness about the Asean Economic Community (AEC), member states are being encouraged to further strengthen their integration to draw interest from Korean companies that are exploring more opportunities in the region.
IMF backs fiscal plan
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 08/12/2015
» The government's infrastructure investment plans are not expected to pose a threat to Thailand's fiscal health, as authorities have taken several steps to uphold financial discipline, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Stocks drift in thin trade, China leads Asia lower
Business, Published on 30/11/2015
» Recap: Global stock markets traded thinly last week as geopolitical tensions rose after Turkey downed a Russian plane that entered its territory from war-torn Syria. Wall Street was subdued because of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and a shortened session on Friday. European markets were little changed as investors awaited word this week on whether the European Central Bank would extend its stimulus measures.
Apisak cautiously upbeat
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/09/2015
» The economy is expected to bound back next year, but the government may need to inject more money into the economic system if the economy remains stubbornly in the doldrums, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
Somkid steers a steady course
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 24/08/2015
» The new economic team under Somkid Jatusripitak is not likely to make a dramatic change to the government's direction.