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Fitch: Emerging markets to struggle in 2019
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 22/10/2018
» Emerging markets are set to face rising economic headwinds in 2019 as global growth slows and financial conditions tighten, according to James McCormack, Fitch's global head of sovereign ratings.
Sustainability gathers buzz
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 17/09/2018
» A common definition for business sustainability is how well companies manage their finances while also improving social and environmental conditions, or more succinctly, "profits, people and planet".
ING optimistic on cross-border activity
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 20/10/2017
» Low cost of funds, favourable demographics and growing consumption trends across the region are factors that will continue to boost cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the region, says Michael Niederberger, head of corporate finance and M&A for ING in Asia.
'Grieving Thailand will emerge stronger'
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 08/11/2016
» Most pundits expect a difficult next several months for the Thai economy, following the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej three weeks ago.
Citi's big bet on Asian cities
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 24/03/2016
» Since taking over as chief executive of Citigroup in 2012, Michael Corbat has aimed to streamline the global financial services giant, with a focus on strong execution, ethical standards and creating shareholder value. He arrives in Thailand this week in the first visit to the country by a Citigroup chief executive in nearly two decades.
Globalisation under threat, warns Citi economist
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 29/09/2014
» Policymakers across the world will face growing challenges from the threat of secular economic stagnation in the advanced economies, especially in the euro area, demographic changes and a retreat from globalisation, according to Willem Buiter, the chief economist for Citigroup.
Growth stunted by political turbulence
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 08/05/2014
» How much has Thailand's political dysfunction hurt the economy? The country already seems likely to post the weakest growth rate in the region at below 3% this year, or barely changed from an already anaemic 2.9% growth recorded last year.
Time for a clear vision
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 23/09/2013
» There is little doubt that the Thai economy has slowed significantly in recent months as a result of global uncertainties and a cutback in spending by domestic companies and consumers.
Just say no to capital controls
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 08/02/2013
» Competitive devaluations and capital controls could prove as damaging to the global economy as the trade wars of the 1930s during the Great Depression, according to Daniel Murray, the chief economist for EFG Asset Management.
BNP spells out its commitment to Asia
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 22/10/2012
» These are troublesome times for European banks, with many in full cost-cutting mode to help preserve precious capital against what many agree will be a long road for recovery from the euro-zone crisis.