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K-Research: Export growth to reduce speed in 2018
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/10/2017
» Despite 2017's upbeat growth prospects, exports are tipped to expand at a slower pace next year because of volatile crop prices and rising geopolitical tensions hitting global trade, says Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Terror in Spain, turmoil in Washington dent stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/08/2017
» Recap: US political instability and a terrorist attack in Spain put pressure on global stock markets, with Wall Street hitting a three-month low and European and Asian bourses also sinking, though Thailand managed a small gain.
Exec targets annual 10% growth for IT
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/08/2017
» The IT sector will continue to register at least 10% annual growth over the next five years, with no sign of an asset bubble given the way the sector has expanded into many segments, says an investment executive.
B1tn in net profit forecast for 2017
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/07/2017
» Thai listed companies' aggregate net profit is estimated to reach the 1-trillion-baht mark this year, up 7% from last year, led by small- and mid-cap companies, says Asia Plus Securities.
SET decries profit grab
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/06/2017
» The proposal by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) contribute 90% of its net profit each year to the planned Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF) could blunt the stock market's competitiveness and stall attempts to become a leading equity market in Asean.
Thai-Chinese railway expected to yield stock gains
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/06/2017
» The long-delayed Thai-Chinese high-speed railway line, soon to break ground after the invocation of Section 44 to clear technical and legal hurdles, is expected to help construction stocks outshine others this week.
Gold traders await rate move
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/06/2017
» The price of gold is on track for gains in the second half after the market has largely priced in negative future factors for the precious metal, according to a leading gold dealer.
Fund financing role irks SET
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/06/2017
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand and securities firms are opposing a Finance Ministry order that the SET provide 8 billion baht as initial funding and contribute at least 90% of its annual net profit to the Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF).
SET urged to entice 10 key industries
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/03/2017
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak has called on the stock market to attract more listings from 10 strategic industries.
Sepo sunny on future fund
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/01/2017
» The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) is optimistic that the Thailand Future Fund (TFF), the government's infrastructure fund, will sell units worth 40-50 billion to investors in the first batch.