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Wage hike could repel Chinese firms
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 04/07/2019
» A hike in the daily minimum wage could discourage Chinese manufacturers in labour-intensive industries from relocating their production base to Thailand, says a Chinese banking executive.
Eastspring counts on REITs, property equities
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/01/2019
» Asian real estate investment trusts (REITs) and property development stocks can in combination optimise returns, yield attractive dividends and hedge against financial volatility, says Eastspring Investments.
Tisco sees B7bn foreign sell-off on tepid Q2 earnings
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/08/2018
» The foreign sell-off in equities could reach 7 billion baht this month and next, with foreign and institutional investors expected to dump large-cap stocks because of lacklustre second-quarter earnings, says Tisco Securities.
SEC snags 7 illicit traders from China
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 12/06/2018
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accused seven Chinese nationals for their involvement with unauthorised securities business operation in Thailand.
PTTEP posts 21% Q1 net profit on oil prices, higher baht
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/04/2018
» SET-listed PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP), an oil and gas drilling firm, posted a substantial rise in net profit buoyed by higher global oil prices and lower income tax expenses resulting from the baht appreciation.
THG floats shares on bourse
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 08/12/2017
» Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc (THG), an integrated healthcare provider, had its first day of trade on the Thai bourse, aiming to raise funds for domestic and regional hospital expansion.
US businesses confident of continued success in Asean
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/07/2017
» Despite some dramatic shifts in foreign policy under US President Donald Trump, US businesses operating in Southeast Asia remain firmly confident of their foothold and welcome growing competition from their Chinese counterparts, say American executives.
Dogs, diets and decency
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 26/06/2017
» A major annual festival kicked off last Wednesday in a small Chinese city to celebrate the pleasure of eating. Marred by controversy and criticism, this is no ordinary tribute to gastronomy and self-indulgence as it involves consuming canine meat.
Data deluge
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/06/2017
» The idea of bringing machines to life or storing a huge trove of electronic data in a compact kiosk might have seemed far-fetched just a few decades ago, but the digital age has made the impossible become possible. A tap on the screen of your smartphone will show you how the digital revolution begins right in your pocket.
Paying for progress
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/05/2017
» The last few decades have brought remarkable improvements across Asia in terms of transport networks, electricity generating capacity, telecommunications and access to clean water, among other essentials. Better quality infrastructure has improved people's lives and provided the impetus for a new wave of economic growth. But much more remains to be done.