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Thailand's real estate outlook for 2019
Business, Published on 15/02/2019
» This year will bring significant changes in the Bangkok property market, slower growth in many sectors and an incoming wave of new supply, according to CBRE, the international property consultancy.
Investors eye Argentina talks, May's Brexit sales job
Business, Published on 01/12/2018
» Recap: Emerging-market shares fell yesterday, backtracking from the upward trend of the past month as investors took a cautious stance ahead of high-stakes US-China trade talks over the weekend, along with British Prime Minister Theresa May's attempt to win parliamentary support for her Brexit deal forged with the EU.
Krungsri frets over digital pace
Business, Oranan Paweewun, Published on 13/10/2018
» Krungsri Consumer chairman Thakorn Piyapan is concerned that the country's largest credit card and personal loan lender by number of accounts is not adapting fast enough on digital platforms to capture first-mover advantages amid heightening competition.
Care and feeding of a fragile economy
Business, Published on 08/10/2018
» Raising the policy interest rate at a time when the country's economy remains vulnerable could stall a recovery towards sustained growth, warns Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
Seeking a balance
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 01/10/2018
» As returns in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan and New Zealand shrink in the face of high demand and increased restrictions, real-estate investors in Asia are looking for new places to go, with Malaysia and Thailand among their targets.
SCB's digital transformation takes shape
Business, Published on 31/08/2018
» Siam Commercial Bank's cost-to-income ratio is expected to peak by the first quarter of next year after hefty investment under the five-year SCB Transformation programme.
Ministry, BoT affirm SME loan deadline
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/06/2018
» The Finance Ministry and the Bank of Thailand have confirmed that the deadline for requiring banks to use financial accounts submitted to the Revenue Department by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for loan approvals is still on track for the start of next year.
7-Eleven aims for regional omnipresence
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/04/2018
» With an ubiquitous domestic presence, the 7-Eleven convenience store chain is looking to expand its footprint in Asia-Pacific to carry out its regional growth vision, says Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group chief executive Suphachai Chearavanont.
SET up 0.2%, global markets cringe over trade war fears
Business, Published on 03/03/2018
» Recap: Global stock markets fell to two-week lows yesterday, with steelmakers taking a pounding after US President Donald Trump said he would impose hefty tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium, reviving fears of a trade war.
Economy back on track
Business, Published on 17/01/2018
» Rising overseas demand for goods and services pushed Thailand's GDP to a five-year high in 2017, with business-friendly fiscal policies and planned spending on infrastructure expected to support further expansion in 2018.