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US businesses confident of continued success in Asean
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/07/2017
» Despite some dramatic shifts in foreign policy under US President Donald Trump, US businesses operating in Southeast Asia remain firmly confident of their foothold and welcome growing competition from their Chinese counterparts, say American executives.
US confusion on Pyongyang
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/03/2017
» US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson recently wrapped up a five-day tour of East Asia, his first official visit to the region, but a sense of ambiguity and insecurity still lingers. Several contentious trade and security issues were on the discussion table, but dealing with belligerent North Korea still seems like a pill US foreign policymakers find hard to swallow.
Beijing plays, Hun Sen dances
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/02/2017
» The ever-contentious One China policy has flared up again, but this time the spark did not ignite over the Taiwan Strait or across the Pacific Ocean. Rather, it was here in Southeast Asia, Cambodia to be specific, when Prime Minister Hun Sen banned the Taiwanese and Tibetan flags.
Test of friendship
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/11/2016
» Millions of Asians will be glued to their screens, big and small, on Wednesday morning as the results of the US presidential election stream in. Much will be riding on the outcome when it comes to relations between the United States and Asia. The question is whether a new administration will pursue a path toward mutual prosperity and security or take a detour into muddy waters amid growing mistrust.
Economists upbeat on Q2 growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/08/2016
» Economic growth in the second quarter is expected to outpace the recent 3.4% forecast by Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong, say economists.
Moody's warns of uncertainty
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 28/04/2016
» Thailand's general resilience to political risks has not indemnified it from the effects being felt because of related domestic anxieties, says Moody's Investors Service.
Amundi betting big on bourse
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 20/10/2014
» Despite foreign investors' recent sell-off of Thai shares, France's Amundi Asset Management is overweighting the Thai stock market, pointing out the military-appointed government's infrastructure development projects will act as a catalyst in boosting the economy.
Seminar: Stimuli to cut downside risks
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/10/2014
» The government's recently announced economic stimulus measures are expected to cut downside risks to Thailand's growth this year and help to drive next year's growth to 4.8%, says the Bank of Thailand.
BoT adds MPC members
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 26/09/2014
» The Bank of Thailand board has appointed a new set of four members of the Monetary Policy Committee including Veerathai Santiprabhob, a member of the military-appointed State Enterprises Policy Commission, also known as the superboard.
S&P warns of uncertainty
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 12/09/2014
» Despite the latest military power seizure aimed at addressing strife in the long run, Standard & Poor's (S&P) Ratings Services still warns of political uncertainty remaining as a credit constraint.