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Vayupak Fund offering starts soon
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/09/2024
» The Vayupak Fund, a state investment fund, will be offered for public subscription next week, with an annual guaranteed return of 3-9% over its 10-year tenure, and will start investing in the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) on Oct 1.
New Vayupak Fund tipped to boost stock market
Published on 13/08/2024
» The cabinet has approved in principle the establishment of the Vayupak Fund 1 valued at between 100 billion and 150 billion baht, with investment units expected to be available for purchase by September.
SET keen to raise assessment standards
Published on 31/07/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has joined hands with FTSE Russell, a global provider of benchmarks and index solutions, to lift sustainability assessments for Thai listed companies to meet international standards.
Measures approved to boost stock market with tax breaks for sustainable funds
Reuters, Published on 30/07/2024
» The government has approved measures aimed at boosting the local stock market by increasing tax breaks and reducing lockups for individuals investing in so-called sustainable funds.
Scandal stalks stocks
Published on 22/07/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) was recently hit by an accounting and embezzlement scandal at Stark Corporation, which is estimated to have cost at least 14.7 billion baht in damages to shareholders and stock investors.
Tiny Singapore sees sudden frenzy in deals worldwide
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/06/2024
» SINGAPORE - Singapore has turned into a hive of activity for mergers and acquisitions this quarter as investor confidence returns, helped by the relative economic and political stability of the island nation nestled in Southeast Asia.
SET touts dividend stocks amid volatility
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/05/2024
» Given global volatility and high interest rates, many investors are searching for investments with stable returns.
UOBAM steers investors towards corporate bonds
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/03/2024
» UOB Asset Management (UOBAM) recommends investors reduce their cash and short-term government debt instrument holdings as the cycle of interest rate hikes has passed.
Scrutinising the need for overseas bonds
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/02/2024
» Several heads turned when the government said last week it is considering a plan to raise US$1 billion (about 36 billion baht) worth of foreign currency-denominated bonds, with some observers expressing doubts about worthiness and the risk of currency devaluation.
SET president optimistic for 2024
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/01/2024
» Stocks related to tourism and industries that would benefit from lower interest rate are expected to drive the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index to rebound, while geopolitical conflicts remain a drag, says an exchange executive.