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Mutual funds propel bourse
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 20/12/2017
» Heavy year-end investment yesterday in mutual funds to reap tax exemptions helped push the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index to its highest level in nearly 24 years.
Test of friendship
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/11/2016
» Millions of Asians will be glued to their screens, big and small, on Wednesday morning as the results of the US presidential election stream in. Much will be riding on the outcome when it comes to relations between the United States and Asia. The question is whether a new administration will pursue a path toward mutual prosperity and security or take a detour into muddy waters amid growing mistrust.
Going digital
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/09/2016
» Southeast Asia's emerging economies continue to attract manufacturers and service providers eager to tap into a combined population of 630 million and a growing middle class. But an increasing number of investments in recent years have been focused on the new digital economy and the huge potential it represents.
BoT set to appoint fintech overseer
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/09/2016
» The Bank of Thailand will appoint a new assistant governor to supervise financial technology (fintech) in a bid to regulate the growing industry and push forward the national electronic payment scheme, says an informed source.
Economists upbeat on Q2 growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 15/08/2016
» Economic growth in the second quarter is expected to outpace the recent 3.4% forecast by Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong, say economists.
StanChart: Investment will boost growth
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 25/06/2016
» Thailand's economic growth outlook this year is bullish because of planned infrastructure projects and the crowding-in effect generated from private investment, says Standard Chartered Bank Thailand.
IMF sees modest Thai recovery
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/06/2016
» Despite continuing momentum, Thailand's economic recovery faces downside risks and needs exchange rate flexibility as a first line of defence against external shocks, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
BoT dips toe into foreign equity pool
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/03/2016
» The central bank plans to initially put 3-4% of the foreign reserve investment portfolio into equity-related instruments after an amendment to the Bank of Thailand Act allowing investment into equities won cabinet approval yesterday, says governor Veerathai Santiprabhob.
Bank of Thailand seeking nod to expand portfolio
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 08/12/2015
» The central bank's move to amend the investment regulations of its foreign reserve management is awaiting cabinet approval after its recent endorsement by the Finance Ministry.
Investors 'need more clarity on reforms'
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/11/2015
» Despite great government efforts to spur private investment in the short term, uncertainty surrounding Thailand's economic and political reforms will make investors reluctant to move forward, says a banker.