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Asia tunes out US shutdown drama
Business, Published on 04/10/2025
» RECAP: Most emerging Asian markets recorded gains as investors shrugged off US government shutdown worries, with risk appetite rising because of local factors, and optimism about another US interest rate cut.
BoT sees no unusual baht speculation
Business, Published on 20/09/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has not detected any irregular speculation in baht trading, despite the currency's continued appreciation against the greenback.
What's to blame for inequality?
Oped, Published on 01/09/2025
» Over a decade ago, Nobel laureates Daron Acemoglu and James A Robinson, together with their co-author Thierry Verdier, contrasted America's "cutthroat" brand of capitalism with Western Europe's "cuddly" version. The qualities that make cutthroat capitalism more conducive to innovation, they argued, also lead to higher levels of inequality, while cuddly reward structures tend to lead to lower growth and higher welfare. Today, inequality is soaring, notably in the United States. Do policies aimed at boosting innovation risk making a bad situation worse?
Pension Systems Must Evolve as Asia Pacific Ages
Published on 02/05/2025
» By 2050, more than 25% of Asia-Pacific's population will be over 60, creating unprecedented challenges for pension systems already struggling with sustainability, according to a leading academic in actuarial science.
A taxing question
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2024
» Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira recently unveiled a comprehensive tax reform plan designed to increase state revenue, support national development, enhance competitiveness and reduce domestic disparities.
Asian investors await China stimulus news
Business, Published on 09/11/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities pared an earlier advance yesterday as investors awaited the outcome of a key legislature meeting in China that is expected to approve more policy support to boost flagging growth.
Asian rally continues in response to China stimulus
Business, Published on 28/09/2024
» RECAP: Stocks in Asia extended gains yesterday as risk appetite across financial markets got a further boost from a series of stimulus measures in China, where stock markets had their best week since 2008. A sharp fall in oil prices also bodes well for disinflation globally.
Where to look as rates dip
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/09/2024
» After the Federal Reserve cut US interest rates for the first time in four years last week with more trims planned, positive sentiment pulsed for various assets.
Asian equities steady after turbulent week
Business, Published on 07/09/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were poised to end a turbulent week on a steady note and Thai shares had their best week of the year, while currencies edged higher ahead of crucial US payrolls data that could set the stage for a larger interest rate cut.
Thai stocks hit by stubbornly high rates
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/06/2024
» The expectation that US interest rates will remain "high for longer" continues to pressure stock investments globally, with funds flowing out of emerging markets including Thailand, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).