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Oil, war, pandemic: Economic costs mount
Business, Published on 14/03/2022
» The Russian invasion of Ukraine is sending economic shockwaves around the globe with crude oil prices at one point reaching US$130 per barrel, hitting businesses already reeling from tepid consumption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
A viral wake-up call
Business, Published on 09/03/2020
» Managing a virus epidemic can be a daunting task for any administration, but inefficiency by the government for its perceived failure to contain the coronavirus outbreak in Thailand has drawn waves of criticism both online and offline.
Thanulux looks beyond garment trade
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 13/08/2019
» Thanulux Plc, a garment arm under Saha Group, is transforming into a total fashion solution provider from a garment manufacturer to cope with rapid change in Thailand's fashion landscape and technological disruption.
Setback for trump hurts us equities but set rises
Business, Published on 27/03/2017
» Recap: Asian stocks drifted last week and Wall Street fell as investors awaited a crucial vote on the US healthcare bill. Its failure on Friday raised questions about President Donald Trump's ability to push through the rest of his agenda including tax cuts. Lower oil prices prompted by persistent worries about the global glut also dampened sentiment. Buying ahead of the dividend season bolstered the Thai stock market but global uncertainties capped gains.
'I am confident about 2017'
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 09/01/2017
» The military government brought in Somkid Jatusripitak to lead the regime's economic team in 2015, as the country was struggling with internal politics and global economic downturn.
SET gains as global bourses fret about Greece
Business, Published on 29/06/2015
» Recap: The Greek debt crisis cast a cloud over global stock markets last week but Thailand staged a modest rally. Chinese stocks plummeted 8% on Friday as investors rushed to cash out amid signs that an eight-month bull run was ending.
Bye bye to underwear factories
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/06/2012
» With 50-60% market share, leading underwear producer Wacoal plans to move factories to Burma, Laos or Cambodia.
Mama noodles: New African market
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/05/2012
» West Africa & Ghana get first Thai noodle factory. African instant noodle market big with little competition.