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Moody's upbeat on decoupling trend
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 01/06/2023
» Emerging markets in Asia-Pacific are expected to benefit from supply chain decoupling, as the US and Europe are looking to diversify risks in security-related industries, say analysts.
A tall order for the new government
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 29/05/2023
» An online entrepreneur using the alias Maddy was among the record turnout of almost 39 million Thais who cast a ballot in the general election earlier this month.
US interest rates may stabilise for the year
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 13/05/2023
» Local economists say it is possible the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady for one year if US inflation and the labour market remain strong.
Region's state debt reaches 18-year high
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 18/04/2023
» The average government debt level in Asia-Pacific is at an 18-year high, with most developing economies in the region trying to stabilise it at current levels by 2027, according to recent research.
Corporate bonds hike in value
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 06/04/2023
» The value of long-term Thai corporate bonds rose 1.6% year-on-year to 270 billion baht in the first quarter of 2023, following a continued recovery of the economy, according to a Thai Bond Market Association (Thai BMA) release on Wednesday.
Incremental growth
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 03/04/2023
» The local insurance industry posted continuous growth over the past decade, reflecting increasing consumer demand and awareness of the importance and benefits of insurance in protecting their well-being.
BKI allocates B1bn to buy local shares
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 28/03/2023
» SET-listed Bangkok Insurance (BKI) has set aside 1 billion baht for its investment in Thai shares this year, with a focus on banking stocks that are projected to yield higher returns than last year as interest rates rise, says chairman Chai Sophonpanich.
DHL forecasts growth in international trade to stall
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 21/03/2023
» International trade growth is forecast to stagnate this year as countries have raised interest rates to combat surging inflation, leading to a worldwide economic slowdown, says global logistics company DHL.
Asset managers turn to M&A
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 08/03/2023
» Wealth and asset management companies plan to use mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in both scale and scope this year to seize opportunities as the sector anticipates growth opportunities worth US$250 billion by 2030, a recent study found.
Asia-Pacific GDP forecast to grow 3.1% in 2023
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 03/03/2023
» The Asia-Pacific region's economy is projected to expand 3.1% this year before dropping to 2.9% growth in 2024 as downside risks continue to pressure recovery, according to an analysis from an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) research unit.