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Asian shares rise after Wall Street advances
Business, Published on 30/03/2024
» RECAP: Shares in Asia rose yesterday following gains on Wall Street, which closed out a stellar quarter ahead of a holiday on Friday. Benchmarks in Japan, South Korea and mainland China all edged higher, while the US dollar firmed after hawkish comments from a Federal Reserve official.
More baht depreciation
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/03/2024
» The baht is expected to slide further after falling below 36 to the US dollar on Tuesday as the Bank of Japan opted to hike the interest rate for the first time in 17 years, which failed to help Asian currencies.
KTAM touts debt instruments, stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/03/2024
» Krungthai Asset Management (KTAM) advises investors to balance their portfolio by focusing on debt instruments and stocks amid the global economic slowdown and rising uncertainties.
SCB Wealth predicts B1tn in new bond issuances this year
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/02/2024
» The Thai bond market will remain robust with favourable returns this year thanks to sustained high interest rates, with new issuances estimated at 1 trillion baht, according to financial advisor SCB Wealth.
Red Sea tension, US inflation weigh on trade
Business, Published on 13/01/2024
» RECAP: Equity markets in Asia were mixed yesterday as the escalating conflict in the Red Sea region sent oil prices surging, while slightly higher-than-expected US inflation data did not dent investors' views on early and aggressive rate cuts in the US and Europe.
Baht to strengthen against US dollar
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 04/01/2024
» The baht could strengthen to 33 to the US dollar in the near term as the market is convinced the US Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates by as early as March, bringing back fund inflows to the Thai currency.
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.
Hoping for the best
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 29/12/2023
» With 2024 around the corner everyone is hoping for a better year.
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.
Sabuy cuts full-year revenue target on global headwinds
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/12/2023
» Sabuy Technology, the SET-listed technology aggregator and commerce platform, has downgraded its revenue target this year by nearly half from a forecast of 20 billion baht and trimmed investments, citing global economic headwinds and geopolitical conflicts that have lowered purchasing power in Thailand.