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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.
BLS recommends investors focus on mid-cap stocks
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/09/2024
» Listed companies in the retail, consumer, food, finance, construction, transport, tourism and medical sectors are set to benefit from the new Pheu Thai-led administration's policies, says Bualuang Securities (BLS), which advises investors to focus on mid-cap stocks.
Rabbit Care keen on Southeast Asia
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/04/2024
» Rabbit Care, Thailand's leading online insurance broker, is venturing into two new countries -- Vietnam and Indonesia -- as part of its Southeast Asia expansion strategy.
Gulf consortium strongest virtual bank contender
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/03/2024
» The consortium including Gulf Energy Development, Advanced Info Service (AIS), Krungthai Bank (KTB) and PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) is the strongest contender among the applicants for a virtual bank licence, says Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).
Handout set to be based on tokens
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/08/2023
» The new government is expected to issue utility tokens to support its digital wallet scheme, with the plan requiring the approval of the Bank of Thailand as tokens are currently prohibited for use as payment by the regulator.
Asian markets retreat ahead of Powell speech
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/08/2023
» RECAP: A mini-rally on most Asian markets came to a halt yesterday ahead of a keenly awaited speech by US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell at around 9pm Thailand time, with traders increasingly worried about higher US interest rates.
KCG shares fall after dairy producer's B1.3bn IPO
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/08/2023
» Shares of KCG Corporation Plc debuted on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) yesterday as Thailand's leading manufacturer of biscuits and dairy products mobilises more than 1.3 billion baht worth of fresh funds to finance its future expansion.
Household debt, bad loans to hit finance firms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/06/2023
» Rising household debt and non-performing loans (NPLs) are going to hurt listed companies in leasing, hire-purchase and finance because they are drag on the economy and lower consumer purchasing power, says an analyst.
Asian investors hold breath amid US debt drama
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/05/2023
» RECAP: Asian markets mostly rose on Friday but investors remained on edge heading into the weekend amid concern that US debt-ceiling negotiations could still break down.
Asian equities retreat on US slowdown worries
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/04/2023
» RECAP: Asian and European markets fell yesterday on lingering recession worries as data indicated the US economy was slowing down. Thailand has low recession risk but the SET has slid amid negative global sentiment and falling oil prices.