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Investment giant Franklin Templeton explores Thailand expansion
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/01/2024
» HONG KONG - Franklin Templeton is weighing expansion in Thailand, seeking to lure local investors of offshore products as the asset manager strengthens its Asia operations.
Local rates seen lower in 2024
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/01/2024
» Institutional investors expect Thailand's policy interest rate to be cut by 0.25% to 2.25% this year, recommending an overweight position in fixed income assets, according to the Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC).
Survey puts bourse at 1,590 by end 2024
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/01/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index is projected to reach 1,590 points by the end of 2024 with earnings per share (EPS) growing by more than 12% thanks to lower interest rates, says the Investment Analysts Association (IAA).
CEOs voice concerns for 2024
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2024
» Thailand is projected to post slow economic growth in the near future compared with pre-pandemic rates. Several public and private agencies have GDP forecasts for 2024 ranging from 3-3.4%, excluding implementation of the government's digital wallet scheme.
Navigating the private equity market
Business, Published on 28/12/2023
» As we approach the conclusion of 2023, stocks have demonstrated resilience. Notably, the US S&P 500 index is on track for a 22% increase in 2023, which would be about double its historical average annual return.
A year of milestones
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 26/12/2023
» As 2023 concludes, the year stands out for a multitude of noteworthy events and news.
Poor exam results put schools on the spot
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/12/2023
» Thailand's latest Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) scores, the lowest in more than two decades since the country joined the Pisa Assessment process in the early 2000s, are a wake-up call for stakeholders to help speed up improvement in the education system.
Tax-deductible stocking stuffers
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/12/2023
» The time of year is approaching when money-savvy investors search for tax-deductible options that offer reasonable returns.
Krungthai Bank Offers 5% Interest on USD Deposits
Published on 15/11/2023
» Krungthai Bank is introducing new money management options for customers holding US dollars. The 4-month Fixed USD FCD offers an impressive interest rate of up to 5%. Alternatively, customers can choose a preferential exchange rate when converting their dollars into a Thai baht account.
Reshaping Japan research funding
Oped, Published on 08/11/2023
» Rightly concerned about a decline in Japanese universities' research capabilities, the Japanese government has created a ¥10 trillion (2.4 trillion baht) fund to address the problem. While cash accounts for around 11% of the new University Fund of Japan (UFJ), the remaining 89% takes the form of a 20-year "loan" from the government, which borrowed the money from the market at a very low interest rate.