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Political turmoil threatens baht resurgence as traders await BoT
Published on 19/08/2024
» The Thai baht’s recent rally is under threat as markets digest the nation’s latest political drama ahead of this week’s central bank policy meeting.
Lessons from Bangladesh's recent uprising
News, Published on 19/08/2024
» The popular insurrection that ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League government offers important lessons for the international community. While the unrest was undoubtedly fuelled by the regime's repressive and increasingly anti-democratic tactics, the underlying causes of public discontent are often overlooked.
New rules to strengthen bond governance
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/08/2024
» The Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have discussed measures to protect investors from damage caused by bond investment, demanding bond issuers disclose financial terms in detail and increasing penalties for breaking the rules.
Gold tops $2,500 for first time
Published on 17/08/2024
» Gold has topped $2,500 an ounce for the first time, bolstered by hopes that the US Federal Reserve is edging closer to cutting interest rates.
Asian shares rally on upbeat US outlook
Business, Published on 17/08/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks rallied on Friday as traders flocked back into risk assets after robust US jobs and retail sales data eased recession concerns.
Hunting for a place at the financial table
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/08/2024
» Amid the wreckage of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, also known as the "Tom Yum Kung" crisis, the Thai financial sector worked to develop a strong and resilient infrastructure.
Top developers to launch projects worth B93bn in H2
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/08/2024
» The top three residential developers -- AP Thailand, Sansiri and Supalai -- are maintaining their plans to launch 73 projects worth a combined 93 billion baht in Greater Bangkok and the provinces during the second half of this year, following a strong performance in the second quarter.
Japan PM Kishida to step down in September
Reuters, Published on 14/08/2024
» TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will step down as ruling party leader in September, media reported on Wednesday, ending a three-year term marked by rising prices and marred by political scandals.
Handout could trigger fiscal crisis
Business, Published on 14/08/2024
» The government is being advised to revise the way it hands out money to people to avoid incurring a substantial public debt, which can affect the government's budget, potentially triggering a fiscal crisis.
AssetWise posts record Q2 revenue
Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 14/08/2024
» SET-listed developer AssetWise set a record for revenue in the second quarter, driven by a strong performance from its campus condo and Phuket projects as the company expects to maintain momentum in the second half.