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Shrinkflation unpacked
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/06/2024
» As manufacturers across various industries seek to cope with rising production costs, many are turning to "shrinkflation" to survive.
Light at the end of the tunnel for global economy
Business, Published on 01/06/2024
» Entering the middle of the second quarter, the world economy has begun to signal a more coordinated recovery. Preliminary composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) readings for May recovered in the US, the euro zone, Japan and other large economies, indicating global economic growth is expanding more broadly.
All homes grow old and China will get used to it
News, Shuli Ren, Published on 01/06/2024
» Chinese love new apartment buildings, my real estate agent told me last year as I was looking to buy property in Hong Kong. Seeing herself as an investment adviser of sorts, she was breaking down my exit options, such as flipping it to a mainland investor a few years later.
Measures may not be sufficient
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 29/05/2024
» The government's property measures may not stimulate the residential market as much as expected because obstacles to home demand and purchasing power, particularly for units priced below 3 million baht, remain unchanged.
Call for action on real estate loans
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 28/05/2024
» The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), the state planning unit, has urged financial institutions to adopt proactive policies in restructuring real estate loans following a sharp rise in the rate of non-performing loans (NPLs) for this type of credit.
Big developers banking on Nonthaburi
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/05/2024
» Eight large developers launched or plan to release 4,600 residential units with an expected combined sales value of 50 billion baht on 1,300 rai in Nonthaburi, marking the first time they will be developing next to each other, while hoping to avoid direct competition.
Asset managers post mixed results
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/05/2024
» Two bad asset management companies reported lower net profits in the first quarter this year, attributed to higher expected credit losses (ECL) amid a fragile economic recovery.
Asian shares retreat on China weakness
Business, Published on 18/05/2024
» RECAP: Stocks in Asia fell yesterday after data from China showed fresh economic weakness and traders reassessed the path forward for US interest rates.
Altitude, Creed, and Scientex Launch Premium Townhomes
Published on 17/05/2024
» Altitude Development Company Limited, a leading real estate developer in Thailand operating under the “ALTITUDE” brand, has forged strategic alliances to expand its business footprint by collaborating with renowned real estate investment partners from Japan and Malaysia, Creed Group and Scientex. Together, they have initiated the development of the ALTITUDE Kraf Vibe Bangna project. Positioned as a premium townhome-style venture boasting a minimalist design, the project strategically occupies a promising location in Bangna. Geared towards meeting the preferences of the new-generation workforce, the project offers units starting at THB 2.99 million.
Performance among developers in Q1 mixed
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 16/05/2024
» The first-quarter revenue of major listed developers reflected varying trends, with a decline year-on-year among those targeting the lower-end segment, while those focusing on the middle to upper segments continued to witness growth.