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An alternative path to growth
Business, Published on 27/05/2024
» Newly appointed Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira is taking a less hostile stance towards the Bank of Thailand than the premier, aiming to better coordinate fiscal and monetary policies.
Amid global risks, investment themes for Thailand
Published on 24/02/2024
» The global economic and investment landscape at the beginning of 2024 bears some similarities to the start of last year. Stock markets that are performing well -- Japan, the US and Europe, as well as India -- have advanced in the range of 3-15%, while emerging markets such as Thailand, Hong Kong and China have shrunk by 2-5%.
Equities muted as timing of US rate cuts unclear
Business, Published on 06/01/2024
» RECAP: Asian shares were mixed yesterday and the dollar was near a three-week high as traders dialled back bets of early US interest-rate cuts, after Federal Reserve meeting minutes provided few clues.
Analysts downgrade Thai GDP growth outlook for 2023
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/11/2023
» Analysts have downgraded Thailand's economic growth forecast for 2023 after data indicated a much lower third-quarter GDP expansion than expected while there are uncertainties surrounding the controversial digital wallet policy.
Can smartphones help predict suicide?
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 23/10/2022
» In March, Katelin Cruz left her latest psychiatric hospitalisation with a familiar mix of feelings. She was, on the one hand, relieved to leave the ward, where aides took away her shoelaces and sometimes followed her into the shower to ensure that she would not harm herself.
Crowdfunding a lifeline for SMEs
Business, Published on 01/07/2022
» Crowdfunding is a viable solution for small businesses at a time of economic uncertainty, but regulatory support is necessary to promote the growth of the segment, according to Investree, an Asean-based financial technology company.
Body-monitoring tech trend comes with concerns
AFP, Published on 12/01/2022
» LAS VEGAS - A ring shimmers on display at the Consumer Electronics Show, but this is no mere piece of jewelry -- it's packed with sensors capable of detecting body temperature, respiration and much more.
THAILAND RACES AHEAD IN THE GLOBAL DIGITAL REVOLUTION
Published on 23/02/2021
» Facilitated by easier access to high-speed internet, the rise of Thailand’s vibrant digital industry over recent years has been underpinned
BoT starting digital factoring next year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/09/2020
» The Bank of Thailand plans to implement digital factoring next year to facilitate small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) access to loans.
Southeast Asia's digital health future
Asia focus, Published on 07/09/2020
» Asia is one of the most diverse regions in the world, in terms not only of economic development but culture, language, religion and beyond. Amid this diversity, there are sectors poised for growth in the next decade and healthcare is one of them.