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The way forward for investors
Business, Published on 03/03/2021
» The year 2020 was one that many wish to forget -- a year that saw economies, businesses, communities and individuals affected by a global pandemic. Countries went into lockdown and we had to adapt to very different ways of living and working.
Stuck in neutral
Asia focus, Published on 27/01/2020
» Amid ongoing uncertainties including trade tariffs and geopolitical tensions, global economic growth prospects look dim for 2020, partly due to a disappointing performance in major Asian economies.
Yuan’s slump puts Asia’s rate-cutting central banks on alert
Published on 05/08/2019
» China’s decision to weaken its currency amid an escalating trade war will put Asian central banks on the defensive as they gauge how much monetary-policy easing their economies can withstand.
Chinese students in US fear for future amid trade war
Asia focus, Published on 01/07/2019
» As the United States ramps up its trade war with China, college students are becoming collateral damage -- and in many ways, direct targets.
Dhanin exits CPF chair to address other duties
Business, Published on 25/04/2019
» Billionaire Dhanin Chearavanont has resigned as chairman of the board from SET-listed Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc, Thailand's largest agriculture conglomerate, citing how other business is keeping him from performing his CPF duties.
Grow Your Investments in the Emerging Markets with AllianceBernstein’s Multi-Asset Approach
Published on 12/11/2018
» Citigold is a wealth management service for clients with total deposits or investments with Citibank Thailand of 5 million baht or more. Citigold offers end-to-end premier banking solutions, including advisory and wealth management services, backed by a dedicated Relationship Manager and a team of experts trained by the Citi l Wharton Global Wealth Institute. Citigold also provides in-depth investment and economic insights to help investors make investment decisions. What’s more, Citigold customers enjoy an array of exclusive, curated lifestyle and banking privileges, one of which-the AB Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Portfolio mutual fund-is featured in this article.
Point of view
Business, Published on 27/10/2018
» On Oct 24, the S&P 500 registered a month-to-date return of -8.8%, the worst monthly showing since February 2009 (the bottom of the financial crisis), wiping out the entire year-to-date gain.
The case for more female leaders
Asia focus, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 10/04/2017
» During a school swimming class, an East German girl with pale blonde hair stood at the edge of the high diving board, staring down at the pool below for 45 minutes. Just before the class bell rang, she finally jumped. Angela Merkel was determined to overcome her fears, no matter how long it took.
Syria and Trump-Xi talks keep investors on sidelines
Business, Published on 10/04/2017
» Recap: Markets were rattled late last week after US cruise missiles struck a Syrian air base, while global investors moved to the sidelines pending the outcome of talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Safe-haven assets such as the yen and gold soared and oil prices also surged. The formal promulgation of the country's 20th constitution, ensuring an election sometime late next year, helped keep the Thai stock market in a rangebound trade.
Guarded hopefulness
Asia focus, Published on 16/11/2015
» John Micklethwait is a newspaper man seized by fear and hope for the future of journalism. To be sure, "newspaper man" is a bit of an anachronistic description for the new editor-in-chief at Bloomberg News, where no ink is spilled on paper. Across 325,000 Bloomberg terminals, headlines splash upon screens in seconds, bumping stale events much faster than one wraps fish with yesterday's page one.