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Fragile, uneven recovery
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/01/2022
» The world has entered 2022 facing numerous uncertainties. After two years of fighting the coronavirus pandemic, the emergence of the Omicron variant now poses challenges to economies even in countries where vaccination rates are high.
The Zeronomics challenge
Asia focus, Published on 13/09/2021
» The transition to net zero carbon emissions is one of the biggest challenges facing our generation. The Paris Agreement -- intended to stave off the worst effects of climate change by keeping global warming below 2°C -- requires companies and economies to move at an unprecedented pace.
Predee bombshell hits baht trading
Business, Published on 02/09/2020
» The baht experienced a sudden depreciation against the US dollar on Tuesday after Finance Minister Predee Daochai submitted his resignation less than a month into his tenure.
Thaioil successful issuance of USD 1,000 million debentures
Published on 16/06/2020
» Mr. Wirat Uanarumit, Chief Executive Officer and President, Thai Oil Public Company Limited, disclosed that, “The Company recently successfully issued USD senior unsecured and unsubordinated debentures worth USD 1,000 million.
Staying in shape
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 01/06/2015
» Asian banks remain healthy and have managed to avoid the ongoing problems faced by some multinationals that have been divesting assets left, right and centre, say some of the region's top finance executives.
Inflation tsunami heading to Asia?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/05/2011
» As waves of capital inflow head towards Asia, governments act to prevent real estate and other prices from spiralling out of control.
Dealing with capital inflows into Thailand when the baht appreciates
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/09/2010
» The US dollar is losing value (weakening, depreciating) while Asian currencies have been gaining value (strengthening, appreciating). This makes Asian exports more expensive which could have a negative effect on the Thai economy.