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PM to hobnob with Din Daeng locals
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will visit residents in Bangkok's Din Daeng area on Monday afternoon to discuss social issues and ways to improve the quality of life for residents in these communities.
State expedites Thai-European Free Trade Association talks
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 28/03/2024
» The government is expediting Thai-European Free Trade Association (Efta) negotiations, with expections they will be concluded within this year.
ONEAM expects flat AUM as new tax takes effect
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/03/2024
» One Asset Management (ONEAM) expects its total assets under management (AUM) to be flat this year as the Financial Transaction Tax, which takes effect this year, would prompt a large volume of funds to outflow from private funds.
Biden calls Chinese electric vehicles a security threat
New York Times, Published on 01/03/2024
» WASHINGTON — United States President Joe Biden took steps Thursday toward blocking internet-connected Chinese cars and trucks from entry to the US auto market, including electric vehicles (EVs), saying they posed risks to national security because their operating systems could send sensitive information to Beijing.
The WTO's investment challenge
Oped, Published on 01/03/2024
» Every country is eager to attract foreign direct investment -- and for good reason. FDI facilitates capital inflows, creates jobs, drives skills development and facilitates technology transfers, accelerating economic growth and enabling recipient countries to access global markets.
Yuan loans likely to rise for Thai firms
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/02/2024
» HSBC Thailand expects higher demand for yuan borrowing from large Thai corporates, in line with positive growth of cross-border trade and investment between Thailand, China and Hong Kong.
Handout scheme likely to hamper SET
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/01/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index might fall below 1,300 points this year if the government proceeds with its digital wallet handout as the country's credit rating could be downgraded and corporate borrowing costs would rise, warns One Asset Management (ONEAM).
Thai-Cambodian ties enter a new era
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 30/01/2024
» Exactly 37 days before Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet was due to fly to Bangkok on Feb 7 for a one-day official visit, Cambodia extended Thai border pass access to Siem Reap, where Angkor Wat is located. This was an act of goodwill as the proposal has been on the table for discussions since Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's visit to Phnom Penh in September -- his first official foreign destination after being elected Thai leader.
Free trade talks slated to resume with EU
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/01/2024
» Thailand is scheduled to host the second round of talks for the Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) from Jan 22-26 in Bangkok, with an aim to conclude the negotiations in 2025.
Iranian strikes showcase missiles that could reach Israel
Published on 17/01/2024
» Recent Iranian missile strikes have showcased a new part of the Islamic Republic’s long-range arsenal in action for the first time, featuring a weapon potentially capable of hitting Israel directly.