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Thailand to gain from medical tourism uptick
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/08/2024
» Thailand, Southeast Asia's largest player in medical tourism, should benefit from industry growth globally, with the region's market expected to expand 43% to US$16 billion by 2030, according to Bumrungrad International Hospital.
Analysts pick stocks to benefit from land bridge
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/11/2023
» Shares in the sectors of contractors, industrial estates, transport and finance are expected to benefit the most if the proposed land bridge project is implemented, positioning Thailand as a regional transit hub, say analysts.
Conflict, US inflation pressure local stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/10/2023
» The war in the Middle East may escalate and US inflation remains high, putting pressure on Thai stocks to fall more than 2%.
SET tumbles as World Bank cuts outlook
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/10/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) fell by more than 1.5% to below 1,450 points on Tuesday based on rising concerns about growing public debt and economic growth after the World Bank lowered its Thai GDP forecast.
Asian markets retreat ahead of Powell speech
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/08/2023
» RECAP: A mini-rally on most Asian markets came to a halt yesterday ahead of a keenly awaited speech by US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell at around 9pm Thailand time, with traders increasingly worried about higher US interest rates.
Business is booming for BDMS
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/01/2023
» From its origins owning a small hospital 50 years ago, today Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) has become the largest hospital network in Asia-Pacific.
China optimism spurs Asian shares higher
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/01/2023
» RECAP: Asian markets mostly rose again yesterday on optimism about the impact of China reopening on regional corporate performance, while the dollar remained under pressure after data showed a further slowdown in US inflation.
TAT sees Chinese tourists returning soon
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/12/2022
» Outbound tourism from China is expected to restart during the Chinese New Year in late January 2023 as Beijing gradually lifts Covid-19 restrictions, aiding tourism-related stocks and the overall travel sector in Thailand, say industry operators.
Airport operator has wings
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/12/2022
» Airports of Thailand (AOT), the world's largest airport operator in terms of market capitalisation, has returned to the spotlight this year as the reopening of borders to tourists has led to skyrocketing passenger arrivals.
Asian shares fall as rate fears return
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/10/2022
» RECAP: Asian markets fell yesterday as optimism that had fuelled earlier buying gave way to nervousness ahead of a US jobs report that could determine Federal Reserve rate hike plans.