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Thailand copes with super baht 20 years after crash
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/06/2017
» On 20th anniversary of Asian Financial Crisis new challenges ahead: educational upgrade, attracting foreign direct investment & coping with ageing population.
China sovereign debt downgrade: First since 1989
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/05/2017
» As debt balloons, stock prices fall, currency weakens, default risks increase. Most public govt debt held by Chinese govt domestically, so problem could be solved internally without crisis.
Thailand: Top 20 ranking for FDI attractiveness
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/04/2017
» Thailand foreign investment actually fell last year, but applications rose & Thailand is attractive as ever for big corporate investment, but is this enough?
US rate rise expected, Thai outflows surge, baht weakens
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/03/2017
» Strong baht appreciating 2-3% this year weakens a little, good news for Thai exports & tourism industry.
China-driven currency war would hurt Asia
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/01/2016
» As China pushes its currency lower, fears of further currency devaluations & Asian-wide currency war arise.
Why Thailand must protect its international reserves
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/11/2015
» In 1997 Thailand quickly lost foreign currency reserves & plunged into crisis. Riskier assets would put reserves at risk.
US Fed: Baht ends 10 week loss with US rates unchanged (UPDATED)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/09/2015
» US central bank (the Fed) decides to keep interest rates unchanged because of downturn in global economy & to keep US inflation down. US dollar falls against Asian currencies, reversing direction.
What's new in business news: June 22, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/06/2015
» Korean online gambling gang arrests surge, man arrested with US $490,000 in fake US dollar bills & Laos plans fourth baht bond issue in Thailand.
What's new in business news: June 11, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/06/2015
» Chao Phraya river promenade gets go ahead, Moody's issues warning on personal and SME debt & SEC takes action to protect small retail investors against share price manipulation.
What's new in business news: May 25, 2015
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/05/2015
» China backs 5,300km South American railway, Thailand to end 'open sky' policy & restrict number of incoming flights & inheritance law passed.