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SMEs look to each other for funding
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/05/2025
» Small and mid-cap firms are facing greater obstacles in accessing funds through traditional channels, prompting them to forge strategic collaborations and pursue mergers and acquisitions (M&As) to survive the economic turbulence.
Firms wary of debt amid US tariff woes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/05/2025
» Companies have postponed the drawing down of new credit lines as they await clarity on US tariffs following the announcement of the 90-day suspension period, according to a Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) executive.
Trump's tariffs are not simply about dolls
Oped, Published on 20/05/2025
» In a famous scene from the hit American television series Succession, the savvy patriarch of a family-owned media empire is infuriated to learn that none of his children knows the price of a gallon of milk. He understands that such a disconnect between decision-makers and ordinary people is a recipe for failed leadership. Now, the same tension is playing out not on our screens, but in the White House.
EU leaders relieved after centrist Dan wins Romanian presidency
Published on 19/05/2025
» BUCHAREST - Romania's European allies and markets welcomed centrist Nicusor Dan's presidential election victory over the eurosceptic hard-right on Sunday, relieved that the European Union member avoided a lurch to a Donald Trump-inspired political path.
Thai ESG X shakes up SET with raft of new funds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/05/2025
» The Thai ESG Extra (ESG X) funds launched this month are expected to promote the sustainability of Thai listed companies and help revive the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
‘Phantom cows’ scandal rocks Uruguay
Published on 17/05/2025
» ARTIGAS, Uruguay - Sandra Palleiro is on the hunt for her lost cows. The 60-year-old accountant is standing in a muddy field at the end of a farm track in a remote region of Uruguay near the border with Brazil.
Would more debt fix the economy?
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/05/2025
» A total of seven emergency loan decrees were issued from 1998 to 2021, authorising combined borrowings of 3.83 trillion baht to address various economic crises, including the Asian financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic.
Thamanat aiming to push Bhumjaithai out of coalition
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/05/2025
» The latest “cobra” incident — involving a politician defecting to the Klatham Party — demonstrates Capt Thamanat Prompow’s fervent attempts to make his party an alternative choice for the Paetongtarn Shinawatra government.
Your horoscope for May 16-22
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 16/05/2025
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.
The Four Seasons: A moving dramedy
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 16/05/2025
» No, this isn't a historical drama about a luxury hotel -- The Four Seasons is a smart, modern adaptation of Alan Alda's 1981 dramedy film of the same name. This eight-episode Netflix miniseries is the brainchild of comedian Tina Fey, who also stars in the show alongside a stellar ensemble that includes Steve Carell, Coleman Domingo, Will Forte, Kerri Kenney and Marco Calvani.