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SET extends losses as virus fears batter sentiment
Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 12/03/2020
» Share prices dived on the Thai stock exchange on Thursday morning after the World Health Orghanization declared a global Covid-19 pandemic and the US banned the entry of travellers from mainland Europe.
Ethics of auditors in the crosshairs of regulator
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/05/2019
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to talk with the Commerce Ministry and the Federation of Accounting Professions (FAP) soon about improving the quality and ethics of auditors.
GL fate still unclear ahead of court date
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/02/2019
» The Court of Appeal for Specialised Cases has not decided on an insolvency case filed against SET-listed Group Lease Plc (GL), with the next court hearing scheduled for April 26.
SEC changes rule to use global auditing standard
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 04/12/2018
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revised a regulation on the turnover of auditors, stipulating listed companies change auditors every seven years and disallowing use of the same auditors for five years, effective early next year.
Ringgit rout
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/01/2017
» A perfect storm is forming around the Malaysian ringgit, as its value remains at risk from a protracted economic slump aggravated by a domestic political scandal and the prospect of rising US interest rates.
Company sentiment ticks up
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/07/2016
» Business sentiment improved slightly in June, reversing two straight months of decline, as falling commodity prices led to lower production costs, reports the Bank of Thailand's business sentiment index (BSI).
BlackRock: Empower private sector investment
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/07/2015
» Central banks' monetary policies have their limitations in boosting economic growth and politicians should focus on policies aimed at empowering private sector investment, says Philipp Hildebrand, vice-chairman of BlackRock Inc, the world's largest asset management company.
Moody's sounds warning
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/06/2015
» Concerns are mounting over Thailand's individual and SME borrowers, as their debt leverage ratio and asset quality are seen to be increasingly vulnerable to the sluggish economic growth conditions, says Moody's Investors Service.
Q2 figures seen as critical
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/04/2015
» If the country's economic rebound fails to gather pace in the second quarter, that will leave only a slim chance for full-year growth to meet the Bank of Thailand's 3.8% forecast, says a senior central bank official.
Maybank keeps Thai options open
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/04/2015
» Singapore: Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank), Malaysia's top retail bank, remains keen on investment opportunities in Thailand, but the entry strategy remains up in the air, says a top executive.