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Global sell-off intensifies on signs of US weakness
Business, Published on 03/08/2024
» RECAP: A global stock sell-off intensified yesterday as concerns grew over the health of the US economy and disappointing forecasts from major tech firms. Japanese shares plunged on expectations for more interest-rate hikes, further darkening the mood.
Look for strong earnings growth stories
Business, Published on 03/08/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand exhibited a sideways trend during July, with the SET Index fluctuating within a narrow range of 1,286 to 1,330 points. Despite the limited upside, the index held above the prior low of 1,281.
Who benefits from Bangladesh's strife?
Oped, Published on 03/08/2024
» Domestic peace and stability have been the key to national progress in every part of the world. Growth of civilisation and prosperity of the West had been possible due to political stability and social harmony.
Thailand urged to upgrade status to AI application creator
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/08/2024
» Thailand can ride on the wave of the artificial intelligence (AI) global mega trend, with the aim to shift from being an AI user country to an AI application creator, according to the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (Nectec).
Thailand heading for decade of low growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/08/2024
» The Thai economy is projected to expand by an average of 2.8% per year over the next decade, boosted by a tourism rebound, its status as a regional automotive hub, and the regionalisation of large Thai conglomerates, says a DBS Bank report.
Ford requests help for combustion engine segment
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/08/2024
» Ford Thailand is requesting the government step up efforts to help companies in the internal combustion engine (ICE) car segment, particularly motorcycle manufacturers, as they are not able to quickly adjust to the changes caused by the fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) market.
Central bank reassessing consumer lending rules
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is reviewing its regulations on loan-to-value (LTV) ratios for mortgage loans and minimum payments for credit cards amid the weakened debt servicing ability of individual borrowers.
New calculation seen likely to boost MPI
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/08/2024
» The Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) is expected to increase in the second half of this year if four growing industries -- solar panels, solid state technology, smart electronics and electric vehicles -- are included in the MPI calculation, says the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
B40bn in savings bonds to be sold in August
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/07/2024
» The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) is selling the final tranche of its savings bonds worth 40 billion baht in August, reduced from the original plan of 60 billion baht.
Vietnam posts strong growth in exports, industrial production
Published on 29/07/2024
» HANOI - Vietnam's goods exports and industrial production in July rose strongly from a year earlier, government data showed on Monday, adding to signs of an acceleration in the Southeast Asian country's economic growth.