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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.
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 24/03/2016
» Since taking over as chief executive of Citigroup in 2012, Michael Corbat has aimed to streamline the global financial services giant, with a focus on strong execution, ethical standards and creating shareholder value. He arrives in Thailand this week in the first visit to the country by a Citigroup chief executive in nearly two decades.
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 22/10/2015
» While political and policy risks have been among the biggest concerns for foreign investors in recent years, other issues such as bureaucracy, legal enforcement and business restrictions perhaps weigh even more heavily on Thailand's competitiveness.
News, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 16/10/2015
» Future economic policy will focus less on stimulus programmes and more on medium-term reforms aimed at rebuilding the country's competitiveness and reducing income inequality, according to government economic ministers.
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.
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.
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 08/05/2014
» How much has Thailand's political dysfunction hurt the economy? The country already seems likely to post the weakest growth rate in the region at below 3% this year, or barely changed from an already anaemic 2.9% growth recorded last year.
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 23/09/2013
» There is little doubt that the Thai economy has slowed significantly in recent months as a result of global uncertainties and a cutback in spending by domestic companies and consumers.
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.
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 11/06/2012
» Governments should take a long-term view of telecom spectrum pricing, given the clear competitive, social and economic benefits gained from modern telecommunications infrastructure, says Jon Fredrik Baksaas, president and chief executive of the Telenor Group.