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Many firms keen on SET listing
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/04/2024
» Many local technology and IT-related firms are gearing up to launch initial public offerings (IPOs) on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) in 2025 or 2026, emphasising strategies for business expansion and cost reduction.
Keeping the faith: No stopping Nana clan
News, Published on 17/02/2018
» Ever wondered why there's a BTS Skytrain station called Nana? What about Sukhumvit Soi 4 going by the same moniker? Meanwhile, foreign tourists like to be shocked by Nana Plaza, one of the most famous red-light districts in Bangkok that adopts the same family's name.
Scepticism about Trump tax plan keeps stocks in check
Business, Published on 01/05/2017
» Recap: Cautious optimism over the US President Donald Trump's radical tax reform and concern about global trade and "America First" policies kept investors' appetite for risky assets in check last week. Concerns about an uptick in bad loans at large banks and the arrival of the XD season triggered a selling spree in the Thai stock market.
Investors hedge bets as us presidential race tightens
Business, Published on 07/11/2016
» Recap: Global stocks were sold off last week as investors shunned riskier assets ahead of this week's US presidential election, as opinion polls showed the race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump narrowing.
Equities hit by us interest rate speculation again
Business, Published on 05/09/2016
» Recap: Higher prospects for a US interest rate increase this year roiled global stock markets last week before the release of tepid job data on Friday weakened the case for any change. The Thai bourse faced selling pressure on Friday as investors cashed out for fear that capital inflows to Thailand would reverse, as has been seen in some other markets in Southeast Asia.
Envoy: Philippines still open for business
Business, Nopporn Wong-Anan, Published on 03/09/2016
» MANILA - Despite its controversial and deadly drug war, the Philippines under the leadership of President Rodrigo Duterte maintains a business-friendly approach and offers vast opportunities for investors, says the Thai envoy to the Philippines.
Cambodia calling
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 14/09/2015
» As Thai companies start to see their sales tapering off amid slow domestic consumption, some are reaping the benefits of earlier decisions to enter markets where the risks at times have spooked other investors aware of their chequered history.
Fresh push to outlaw asbestos
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 23/11/2014
» The Industry Ministry will resubmit a proposal to the cabinet to ban the use and production of asbestos by 2020.
Surprise from Tokyo gives Asian shares a boost
Business, Published on 03/11/2014
» Recap: Asian stock markets gained last week, buoyed by the Bank of Japan's surprise move on Friday to expand its stimulus programme. The SET Index moved in a range of 1,547.89 and 1,584.35 points and closed at 1584.16, up 2.9% from the preceding week, in trade worth an average of 47.44 billion baht a day.