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Investor confidence takes a nosedive
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/06/2023
» The investor confidence index retreated to bearish territory for the first time in eight months in May as political conflicts and an economic slowdown undermined sentiment, suppressing the positive impact of a tourism recovery, says the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).
The price of populism
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 18/04/2023
» After the Songkran celebrations peter out, Thais must contemplate the general election on May 14 and decide whether political parties' campaign pledges will really create a healthier economy.
Economists upbeat on 2023
Business, Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 08/12/2022
» Thailand's economic outlook remains positive for next year despite global headwinds, according to economists.
G-20 Discord Likely to Thwart Efforts to Boost Sagging Global Economy
Business, Published on 15/11/2022
» With the specter of recession looming over the global economy, reviving flagging growth will be near the top of the agenda at a summit for the leaders of the Group of 20 advanced and developing economies.
Towering above the rest
Business, Published on 19/09/2022
» Vietnam, an emerging market with one of the highest growth rates in the world, has drawn significant investments from abroad.
Fiscal strains ease
Business, Published on 28/12/2021
» Thailand's fiscal position will begin to improve in 2022 as the impact on public finances from Covid-19 gradually recedes.
The Omicron factor
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 13/12/2021
» Since the new, highly contagious Omicron strain was designated a variant of concern by the World Health Organization on Nov 26, many countries have made a U-turn on loosening Covid-19 curbs.
Ministry unwraps stimulus presents
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/12/2021
» The Finance Ministry plans to introduce new stimulus packages early next year as a New Year's gift to Thais, aiming to boost spending of people with high purchasing power amid the prolonged pandemic, says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Japan unveils record $490bn pandemic stimulus
AFP, Published on 19/11/2021
» TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced a record $490 billion stimulus for the world's third-largest economy Friday as he looks to shore up the country's patchy pandemic recovery.
Huge tasks for Japan's new leader
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/10/2021
» When I first heard that two women -- Sanae Takaichi and Seiko Noda -- were seeking the leadership of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), I was blessed with a hopeful thought that maybe the result of last Wednesday's election could bring real change to Japanese society.