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Trade while looking to market resilience
Business, Published on 03/10/2020
» The SET index looks likely to ride a roller coaster for the foreseeable future. On the external front, we believe that the approaching US presidential election will take centre stage and stir volatility in equities across the globe.
Baht touches 3-week high after protests stay peaceful
Reuters, Published on 21/09/2020
» The baht firmed to a three-week high on Monday, gaining along with most Asian currencies against a subdued US dollar, while drawing relief from the anti-government protest passing peacefully at the weekend.
Belarus, Once a Startups Magnet, Faces a Tech Exodus
Business, Published on 18/09/2020
» In recent years, cheap labor and political stability had made Belarus an unlikely magnet for startups from Silicon Valley and Europe, providing a rare bright spot in an economy still dominated by Soviet-era heavy industry and collective farms.
Be careful of the turning tide
Business, Piyasak Manason, Published on 09/09/2020
» As we expected, the global and Thai economies have reached low points not seen in decades and have begun to recover gradually in recent weeks. But in terms of investing, we are beginning to see a significant shift in the theme.
View from Taipei
Asia focus, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 31/08/2020
» A pro-democracy alliance is gaining momentum in Asia, notably among younger activists. When more than 10,000 youth-led protesters converged on Democracy Monument in Bangkok on Aug 16, at about the same time in a city 2,400 kilometres away, a group of like-minded people gathered at the main transport hub in Taipei.
Captainless WTO in troubled water with no land in sight
AFP, Published on 31/08/2020
» GENEVA: As Roberto Azevedo leaves the World Trade Organisation on Monday, the institution faces multiple crises without a captain -- a situation experts warn could drag on for months.
TikTok sues over ban ordered by Trump
AFP, Published on 25/08/2020
» SAN FRANCISCO: Video app TikTok on Monday filed a lawsuit challenging the US government's crackdown on the popular Chinese-owned platform, which Washington accuses of being a national security threat.
Daunting double portfolio
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 24/08/2020
» Supattanapong Punmeechaow is doubling up as deputy prime minister and energy minister in the cabinet reshuffle published in the Royal Gazette on Aug 6.
TikTok says to sue over Trump crackdown
AFP, Published on 23/08/2020
» NEW YORK: Video app TikTok said Saturday it will challenge in court a Trump administration crackdown on the popular Chinese-owned service, which Washington accuses of being a national security threat.
Apple becomes 1st US company to hit $2tn in market value
AFP, Published on 20/08/2020
» NEW YORK: Apple on Wednesday became the first US company to reach US$2 trillion in market value in the latest demonstration of how tech giants have benefited from the upheaval of the coronavirus.