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UOB sees 4% Thai GDP growth in 2015
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 24/12/2014
» Amid growing scepticism over Thailand's economic growth prospects for the new year, economists are divided on whether GDP will expand by less than its potential of 4%.
Fed rate reversal threatening local rebound
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/12/2014
» The US Federal Reserve's rate reversal could exacerbate Thailand's swelling household debt and provide headwind to the country's economic rebound next year, says Standard & Poor's Ratings Services (S&P).
Thailand's business ranking up
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/10/2014
» Thailand's world ranking for ease of doing business has improved from 28th to 26th this year.
Amundi betting big on bourse
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 20/10/2014
» Despite foreign investors' recent sell-off of Thai shares, France's Amundi Asset Management is overweighting the Thai stock market, pointing out the military-appointed government's infrastructure development projects will act as a catalyst in boosting the economy.
BoT chops GDP view for 2015
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/09/2014
» The Bank of Thailand has slashed its economic growth forecast for next year to 4.8%, a sign of the challenges that still lie ahead after a shaky 2014.
BoT: Slow exports can be countered
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/09/2014
» Domestic consumption, private investment and fiscal-budget disbursement could compensate for lacklustre export growth, says the Bank of Thailand.
AIA keeps regional expansion strategy
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/07/2014
» AIA Group remains committed to developing its insurance business in Asia-Pacific due to significant customer coverage and growing spending power while expecting its Thai subsidiary to reap benefits from improved confidence in the second half.
ICBC eyes yuan clearing bank
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/07/2014
» A yuan clearing house is expected to commence operation in Thailand within two years, enhancing opportunities for bilateral trade and production, says the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC).
Chinese currency set for bigger role
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 18/07/2014
» The yuan is expected to play a greater role in international trade and financial transactions within the next few years aided by China’s economic growth and the Shanghai free-trade zone, says a Bank of China senior official.
Growth unlikely to hit 2.7%, says BoT
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 31/05/2014
» The Bank of Thailand has cast doubt on whether economic growth can meet its 2.7% forecast this year, although the junta will soon unveil a roadmap aimed at stimulating the economy.