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World Bank: Myanmar recovery years away
Published on 27/06/2023
» The economy of Myanmar has shown some signs of stabilising in the first half of this year but it is unlikely to recover to pre-Covid levels until 2027 or 2028, according to the World Bank.
Bottoms up to clarity on alcohol laws
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 31/05/2023
» Last year on Nov 2, the Progressive Liquor Bill proposed by the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) almost won approval with 194 votes in favour of from the House of Representatives, narrowly losing by two votes to 196 against the bill.
Leading the economy
Business, Published on 22/05/2023
» The business sector is calling for the new government to appoint appropriate leaders to take the helm at economic ministries, in particular the Finance Ministry, as they want to see the country progress without interruption amid several internal and external challenges.
Fitch upbeat on post-poll outlook for bank sector
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/05/2023
» Pro-growth policies and the absence of protests after the election are positive signs for Thai banks and the economy, but uncertainties remain as the winning parties try to form a coalition government, says global financial information provider Fitch Group.
SET rides Asian rebound as bank worries ease
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/03/2023
» RECAP: Asian equities advanced yesterday after a rescue package for First Republic Bank fuelled a rebound in US shares. Even so, the MSCI gauge of Asian shares recorded a second weekly loss after the recent turbulence in the global banking sector.
Thailand and EU formally relaunch trade talks
Published on 15/03/2023
» Thailand and the European Union have formally announced the relaunch of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), which had been suspended since the military coup in 2014.
Enduring the lame duck period
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/03/2023
» Thailand is expected to hold its first general election in four years this May, which could mean a new premier as Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has reigned as prime minister and before that military leader after staging a coup in 2014.
Thailand, EU look to resume free trade talks by March
Reuters, Published on 26/01/2023
» Thailand and the European Union (EU) have agreed to restart negotiations over a free trade agreement, officials said on Thursday, nearly a decade after talks were stalled by a military coup in the Southeast Asian country.
PTT sets out stance on Myanmar after fund exit
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 23/12/2022
» PTT Group has clarified its stance on Myanmar, after a major investment fund decided to divest shares of PTT Plc and its subsidiary PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), which is operating a petroleum business in the country.
Norwegian fund dumps PTT over rights concerns
Published on 16/12/2022
» Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has dropped the Thai energy conglomerate PTT Plc from its portfolio because of concerns that its activities in Myanmar could fund human-rights abuses.