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Engineering the future
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 20/02/2017
» Adjusting to the uncertainty of China's "new normal" phase coinciding with an economic slowdown is an uphill task for business leaders, but Zhang Jianguo believes he is plotting the right course. The vice-president of China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) is pursuing a strategy to promote long-term, sustainable growth by investing overseas and embracing technological change.
S&P snaps up 49% stake in Tris Rating
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 24/06/2016
» S&P Global Ratings yesterday announced the purchase of a 49% stake in Tris Rating Co from Tris Corporation Ltd.
Thailand 'to reap rewards' from IMF's yuan move
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 02/12/2015
» Thailand's trade and investment will benefit in the long run from inclusion of the yuan in the special drawing rights (SDR) currency basket of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), says a senior central bank official.
Ageing society: Call for urgent measures to ease future issues
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/09/2015
» Thailand's advance towards an ageing population will cause future problems associated with fiscal expenditures, labour shortages and capital market development. Urgent measures are needed to tackle these challenges, says an academic.
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.
Economists predict rate pause
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/06/2015
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to stand pat on a key interest rate at tomorrow's meeting, preferring to assess economic data and the effect of two prior rate cuts, say economists.
Cashing in on low rates
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 18/05/2015
» A mortgage is a long-term financial commitment, a lifetime one in some cases. Refinancing at a time when mortgage rates are low can lock in cheap rates for years, reduce mortgage payments, shorten the period for paying off the balance and help to build equity more quickly.
S&P warns of uncertainty
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 12/09/2014
» Despite the latest military power seizure aimed at addressing strife in the long run, Standard & Poor's (S&P) Ratings Services still warns of political uncertainty remaining as a credit constraint.