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TFFIF rises 3% on debut, TOT and CAT mulled for ride
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 01/11/2018
» Thailand Future Fund (TFFIF) saw its share price rise 3% on its first trading day on Wednesday, while officials are mulling including a merger between CAT Telecom Plc and TOT Plc as an underlying asset for the fund's third batch.
US confusion on Pyongyang
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/03/2017
» US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson recently wrapped up a five-day tour of East Asia, his first official visit to the region, but a sense of ambiguity and insecurity still lingers. Several contentious trade and security issues were on the discussion table, but dealing with belligerent North Korea still seems like a pill US foreign policymakers find hard to swallow.
Beijing plays, Hun Sen dances
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/02/2017
» The ever-contentious One China policy has flared up again, but this time the spark did not ignite over the Taiwan Strait or across the Pacific Ocean. Rather, it was here in Southeast Asia, Cambodia to be specific, when Prime Minister Hun Sen banned the Taiwanese and Tibetan flags.
Clash of titans
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/02/2017
» Greater confrontations between China and a Donald Trump-led United States are possible, as flashpoints could potentially intensify the animosity between the two superpowers, says a China scholar.
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.
Ministry lines up mortgage insurance to reduce credit risks
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/03/2016
» The Finance Ministry is considering a plan to formulate mortgage insurance in the property sector in a bid to reduce credit risks for financial institutions and allow homebuyers easier access to housing loans.
Policy rate remains unchanged
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 24/03/2016
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) yesterday kept its interest rate unchanged as expected. It also trimmed its GDP growth forecast to 3.1% in anticipation of an export contraction.
Transparency 'key to beating corruption'
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 10/03/2016
» Information disclosure to the public on the earnings and expenditure of government agencies and independent entities is a crucial approach to tackle corruption and enhance transparency, says the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
BoT regulation of SFIs expected soon
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 14/01/2016
» The Bank of Thailand's regulatory policies for overseeing specialised financial institutions (SFIs), which are awaiting the Finance Minister's approval, are expected to be implemented within this quarter, says a senior central bank official.
Panel set to study pensions
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/09/2015
» The cabinet has proposed establishing a national committee on government agency pensions to pave the way for a compulsory savings scheme.