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Asian shares advance as oil prices retreat
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/08/2022
» RECAP: Asian equities mostly rose yesterday as a drop in oil prices to pre-Ukraine war levels stirred hopes of a slowdown in inflation and bank interest-rate hikes. But while global markets have enjoyed a broadly positive week, recession worries and Chinese military drills around Taiwan have traders' nerves on edge.
Hard truths about soft power
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 11/10/2021
» The vibe of Thai-born singer Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban, a member of South Korea's superstar K-pop group Blackpink, has rekindled Thailand's soft power ambitions via the creative economy.
Connected communicator
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 16/12/2019
» Anyone meeting Baxter Jolly for the first time might be surprised to learn that he used to be an equities trader. A people person full of smiles, he doesn't seem like the type who would be sitting in front of five computer screens all day. But the experience in the high-pressure world of the stock market, he says, served him well when he switched gears and entered public relations.
SET has best week of year as Pyongyang rattles investors
Business, Published on 04/09/2017
» Recap: Another missile launch by North Korea and Hurricane Harvey in the US shook global capital markets as investors reallocated assets, shifting to safe havens such as gold and bonds, as well as equities in Asian emerging markets including Thailand. Previously the worst performer among emerging market peers, the SET had its highest weekly percentage gain of the year.
SET gains as global bourses fret about Greece
Business, Published on 29/06/2015
» Recap: The Greek debt crisis cast a cloud over global stock markets last week but Thailand staged a modest rally. Chinese stocks plummeted 8% on Friday as investors rushed to cash out amid signs that an eight-month bull run was ending.
Mobile phone battle: Apple 1, Samsung 0
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/08/2012
» Apple wins round #1 in global battle over ownership of mobile phone technology but the fight is not over yet.
Foreign Direct Investment: Charting the future
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/02/2012
» Years of political conflict and recent floods may be cause of reduced foreign investment in Thai economy. Electronics at 25% is important sector to watch.