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Spotlight on domestic plays
Business, Published on 07/09/2024
» The SET index drifted sideways up in August. After finding support at 1,273 points early in the month, marking the month's low, the index broke above the upper end of the sideways trend of its two-month range (June-July), reaching the month's high of 1,370. Key factors affecting market movements include:
Asian equities steady after turbulent week
Business, Published on 07/09/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were poised to end a turbulent week on a steady note and Thai shares had their best week of the year, while currencies edged higher ahead of crucial US payrolls data that could set the stage for a larger interest rate cut.
Weak US jobs report all but ensures rate cut
Published on 06/09/2024
» WASHINGTON - US Federal Reserve policymakers got a green light to start a round of interest rate cuts this month after a government report on Friday showed employers added far fewer workers than economists had expected in August and July.
APAC Micro-MNCs Confident in Digital Trade Future
Published on 06/09/2024
» Deloitte has launched a new report that finds that micro multinational companies (micro-MNCs) in Asia Pacific (APAC) are increasingly adopting digital technologies and investing more in branding as they remain optimistic about cross-border e-commerce and digital trade.
Can AI revolutionise prosperity?
Oped, Published on 06/09/2024
» As global economic growth slows, many hope technological innovation is a potential solution. The International Monetary Fund's latest World Economic Outlook, for example, highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence to boost productivity and GDP. But the report also warns that given the uncertainties surrounding the extent of AI's impact, such forecasts should be approached with a dose of caution. While AI could usher in an era of prosperity, this outcome depends on how these emerging technologies evolve.
Investors rejoice in stable politics
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/09/2024
» Thai stocks skyrocketed yesterday, posting the highest gain since March last year and breaking the 1,400-point barrier.
Hotel room rates plunge too low during low season
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/09/2024
» Hotels in leisure destinations such as Phuket, Krabi and Pattaya tended to slash room rates too low during the low season when the average occupancy has sharply dropped, says hospitality market analyst STR.
Teddy bear appeal
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 06/09/2024
» Apart from the functional aspect of products, consumers are largely influenced by emotional factors when making purchases, causing brands to strive to be relevant in consumers' minds.
Content creator market set for growth
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 05/09/2024
» Tellscore Co Ltd, a Thai influencer marketing platform, values the local content creator market at 45 billion baht this year, up by 25-30% year-on-year, with surges in news, science, education and family content.
Hylife Developments Wins Asia Pacific Fast Enterprise Award
Published on 05/09/2024
» Hylife Developments Co., Ltd., under the management of Hylife Group Chiang Mai, led by Group CEO Mr. Shubhodeep Das, has been honoured with a prestigious award at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2024 Regional Edition. The event, organised by Enterprise Asia, took place on the 30th of August 2024, at the Bangkok Marriott Hotel the Surawongse. The award was presented by H.E. Datuk Jojie Samuel, the Malaysian Ambassador to Thailand, and Lt. General Sudhir Sharma, advisor to Enterprise Asia.