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MPI rises 6.6% in January to reach 10-month high
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/03/2023
» Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) increased by 6.6% from December last year to reach 99.8 points in January, the highest level in 10 months, thanks to more business activity, driven by an uptick in tourism.
Statement on election cheered by industry
Business, Published on 22/02/2023
» Business leaders and stock market analysts welcomed the premier's statement vowing to dissolve parliament next month ahead of an election likely to take place on May 7.
FTI frets over China
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/02/2023
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is gripped with a fresh worry over the influx of inexpensive Chinese goods following China's reopening, though Beijing's policy is good for the tourism sector.
Asian shares slide, SET falls on weak GDP data
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/02/2023
» RECAP: Asian shares and currencies slipped on Friday as strong economic data from the US and hawkish Federal Reserve comments revived fears that the US central bank will stick to its path of interest rate increases to tame inflation.
Sentiment increases in January to 43-month high
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 16/02/2023
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) rose to 93.9 points in January, the highest level in 43 months, up from 92.6 points in December last year as entrepreneurs benefited from the state "Shop Dee Mee Khuen" tax rebate, the tourism recovery and China's reopening.
Pre-holiday cheer lifts many Asian bourses
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/01/2023
» RECAP: Asian stocks shook off worries about rising interest rates and economic risks to advance yesterday as many investors took profits before the Lunar New Year holiday closes many markets in the region next week.
TISI decreases for first time in 7 months
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/01/2023
» The Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) decreased for the first time in seven months to 92.6 points during the festive month of December last year, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Bumpy road ahead despite tourism upturn
Business, Published on 14/01/2023
» After moving sideways for most of December, the Stock Exchange of Thailand ended 2022 at 1,668.66 points, up just 0.7% year-on-year from 1,657.62 at the end of 2021. Despite the subdued holiday trading mood, the market shot up for eight trading days in a row to close out the year.
Investor confidence bullish despite risks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/01/2023
» The investor confidence index (ICI) remained in the bullish zone last month, thanks to expected gains from China's reopening and a substantial growth in profit for Thai listed companies, says the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).
Asian shares follow Wall Street downward
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/12/2022
» RECAP: Asian stocks resumed their declines yesterday after a slump in US tech stocks and more economic data supporting the case for the Federal Reserve to keep raising interest rates set a downbeat tone.