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Headwinds ahead
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 29/04/2019
» Amid unfavourable external economic conditions and political uncertainties at home, the outlook is dimming for Thailand and other Asian countries facing an export slowdown linked to weak trade and demand growth globally.
US politics dent sentiment but energy shares lift set
Business, Published on 22/05/2017
» Recap: Asian stock markets retreated in response to a ballooning political crisis in Washington, with reports that President Donald Trump tried to interfere with an investigation into his campaign's links with Russia before firing his FBI chief. The Thai stock market outperformed a bit as buying in heavyweight energy stocks offset a selling spree in banks expected to be hurt by lending rate cuts.
Asian equities dip as Fed signals imminent rate hike
Business, Published on 27/02/2017
» Recap: While the Dow Jones set fresh records before slipping on Friday, Asian stock markets retreated as investors reassessed the minutes of the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting, which kept the prospect of a March interest-rate increase in play. The Thai stock market tracked regional bourses in muted trade.
Stocks climb as prospects for fed rate hike recede
Business, Published on 06/06/2016
» Recap: Global stock markets rose last week as investors now believe the US Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates until July at the earliest, given concerns about the market impact of the June 23 UK referendum on EU membership. Poor US job figures for May also weakened the case for a rate hike. A recovery in oil prices also lifted sentiment. Thai shares advanced on buying of energy and bank blue chips.
Compassionate leadership in action at KTB (part one)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 10/09/2015
» 'Our human-resource (HR) transformation intends to bring fairness back to our people at Krungthai," says Vorapak Tanyawong, president of Krungthai Bank (KTB).
Buying spree
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 01/01/2015
» Amid a stagnant economy, the past 12 months saw Thai companies go on a buying spree of local and Western business rivals, aiming to be at the forefront when the global economy picks up and the Asean Economic Community arrives at the end of 2015.
Set stalls despite high turnover, global optimism
Business, Published on 10/11/2014
» Recap: US and European markets surged last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a new high, buoyed by signals from the European Central Bank (ECB) signal that it stands ready to introduce more economic stimulus measures if necessary.
Shift govt ownership of PTT & THAI to Vayupak Fund?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/01/2012
» Selling 2% of PTT to reduce govt ownership from 51% to 49% to erase govt debt so govt can borrow more to finance flood-prevention infrastructure.