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A tall order for the new government
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 29/05/2023
» An online entrepreneur using the alias Maddy was among the record turnout of almost 39 million Thais who cast a ballot in the general election earlier this month.
US interest rates may stabilise for the year
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 13/05/2023
» Local economists say it is possible the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady for one year if US inflation and the labour market remain strong.
Corporate bonds hike in value
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 06/04/2023
» The value of long-term Thai corporate bonds rose 1.6% year-on-year to 270 billion baht in the first quarter of 2023, following a continued recovery of the economy, according to a Thai Bond Market Association (Thai BMA) release on Wednesday.
Asia-Pacific GDP forecast to grow 3.1% in 2023
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 03/03/2023
» The Asia-Pacific region's economy is projected to expand 3.1% this year before dropping to 2.9% growth in 2024 as downside risks continue to pressure recovery, according to an analysis from an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) research unit.
Local gold demand seen as muted
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 03/02/2023
» Gold demand in Thailand is likely to pull back this year after rising 3% in 2022 as consumers are concerned about a global economic slowdown, according to the World Gold Council.
Beijing poised to loosen monetary policy in H1
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 11/01/2023
» China is expected to ease its monetary policy in the first half this year following the country's recent reopening for cross-border travel as Beijing continues to stimulate domestic consumption and support vulnerable businesses, says SCB Chief Investment Office (SCB CIO).
Regional banks driven to step up digital services
Business, Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 04/01/2023
» Banks in Thailand and elsewhere in Asia-Pacific are being pressured to improve their digital banking services in 2023, as more tech companies are expected to join the industry amid the use of cloud technology, says cloud banking platform Mambu.