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World’s biggest stock rout deepens as Thai market rescue falters
Published on 17/03/2025
» An ambitious campaign to revive Thailand’s battered stock market is falling flat, as entrenched pessimism about the economy accelerates a foreign funds exodus.
Future-proof the economy
News, Editorial, Published on 17/03/2025
» Since the beginning of the year, the Thai stock market has sharply declined more than 300 points, or more than 20%, ranking among the worst-performing markets globally. This downturn raises grave concerns that policymakers must directly address.
ESG funds tally to exceed B100bn in H2
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/03/2025
» Total investment in environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds is projected to exceed 100 billion baht in the second half of this year, including transfers from maturing long-term equity funds (LTFs), says the Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC).
Thai ESGX fund could limit stock losses
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/03/2025
» The Thai ESG Extra (ESGX) fund endorsed by the cabinet this week could help limit the downside risks for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index, supporting a rebound to 1,250-1,300 points despite ongoing concerns about economic growth, says an analyst.
ESG Extra fund gets cabinet approval for LTF switching
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 12/03/2025
» The cabinet has approved the Thai ESG Extra tax-deductible fund to help support the stock market.
SET in the doldrums
Business, Published on 12/03/2025
» When the SET index rebounded by about 1% last Friday to finish above 1,200 points after the bourse discussed a series of measures following talks with the Finance Ministry to revive investor confidence, some market observers expected the gains might extend into the upcoming weeks.
Finance minister says domestic funds monitoring declining Thai stock index
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/03/2025
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira says he believes domestic funds are prepared to invest in the Thai stock market once it reaches its floor.
Korat residents demand end to potash mining
Published on 28/01/2025
» Opponents of potash mining in Nakhon Ratchasima are demanding good governance from the SET-listed energy group Bangchak Plc, the majority owner of the mining company that holds a concession for the site.
Asian shares retreat as US rate-cut prospects dim
Business, Published on 21/12/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities declined on Friday and the dollar traded near a two-year high as investors continued to fret about the likelihood of fewer US interest rate cuts in the coming year.
Gulf notches top marks in bourse's ESG rating
Business, Published on 20/12/2024
» Gulf Energy Development Plc was awarded an "AAA" rating in the Stock Exchange of Thailand's (SET) ESG Ratings 2024 in the resources category.