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Trump unveils deals to lower costs of some weight-loss drugs
AFP, Published on 07/11/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump announced deals Thursday with pharmaceutical giants Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to lower the prices of some popular weight-loss drugs, in exchange for relief from threatened tariffs.
GC Sets 4.40% Interest for Hybrid Debentures
Published on 06/11/2025
» PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), a global leader in the chemical industry and the chemical flagship of PTT Group, has officially announced the interest rate for its Thai Baht-Subordinated Hybrid Debentures with the issuer’s right to early redemption (“Subordinated Hybrid Debentures”) at 4.40% per annum for the first five years and six months. The public offering is expected to take place during 27–28 November and 1–3 December 2025, through 12 financial institutions.
Foreigners continue exodus from Thai stock exchange
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/11/2025
» Despite two consecutive months of stock market gains, foreign investors continued to offload Thai equities with a net selling position of more than 100 billion baht for the first 10 months of 2025 amid persistent global and domestic headwinds, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
A fair shake on trade
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 03/11/2025
» The negotiations between Thailand and the US on reciprocal tariffs advanced with the recent announcement of a joint statement on a framework for the agreement on reciprocal trade.
Easing tensions bolster outlook
Business, Published on 01/11/2025
» Global investor sentiment has improved following an easing of US-China trade tensions after talks on Wednesday between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The 10% reduction of the "fentanyl tariff" on Chinese goods is good news for Beijing as well as US consumers.
BoT to begin reporting forex interventions next year
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/11/2025
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) will begin publicly reporting details of its foreign exchange intervention activities and international reserves next year, following a joint statement with the US Department of the Treasury aimed at enhancing transparency and policy coordination.
Brokerage expects SET to rise 5% by year-end
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/10/2025
» Asia Plus Securities (ASPS) has maintained its Thai stock market index estimate for year-end 2025 at 1,376 points, about 5% higher than it is now, expecting foreign fund inflows to gradually return as the global interest rate downtrend begins, although an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble in overheated US tech stocks could trigger volatility.
Thailand has not manipulated currency, says minister
Published on 29/10/2025
» Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on Wednesday that Thailand has not engaged in currency manipulation, and that the central bank has the tools to manage the currency without resorting to intervention.
Philippine peso falls to new record low
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/10/2025
» MANILA — The Philippine peso slid past a long-defended red line for the currency to an all-time low, as the central bank signaled more tolerance for weakness.
Low US inflation boosts confidence of investors
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/10/2025
» Investor confidence has risen sharply this week after US September inflation came in lower than expected, fuelling optimism that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates at its meeting later this week.