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Govt unveils plan to boost SET
News, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 25/06/2024
» The Finance Ministry and stock market regulators on Monday announced measures to revitalise the sluggish Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index, yet they played down a request from stock analysts to revive the tax-incentive long-term equity funds (LTFs).
Japan's crucial moments after Abe murder
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/07/2022
» It was a bullet that some people said would change Japan forever, and it certainly had people outside taking a closer look at the world's third largest economy. For me, hearing the news that Shinzo Abe had been shot on July 8 was a shock similar to the events of Sept 11, 2001, which most people agree changed the world.
Mixed signals
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/11/2017
» Trade and investment have been vital contributors to growth in the Asia Pacific region, where many developing economies were surging before the 2008-09 global financial crisis. Global and regional trade subsequently weakened, and while the outlook has brightened this year, clouds loom on the horizon.
M&A prospects grow as Philippine economy steams ahead
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/10/2017
» Strong economic fundamentals and rapid growth demand from an increasingly affluent population are expected to attract more merger and acquisition (M&A) activity to the Philippines as political uncertainties surrounding the current administration have eased, say analysts.
The SEZ shift
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2016
» Amid the protracted global economic malaise, many countries have seen their exports sink in a weak international trade and investment environment. One of the few bright spots has been border trade, thanks to strengthened regional economic integration.
Exploring the options
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/03/2015
» As Thailand takes a three-month respite from the noisy debate over oil and gas exploration, all sides involved hope that the time will be used to come up with a system that promotes energy security and is fair to the public and business alike.
Subsidies under the knife
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/11/2014
» Removing fuel price subsidies is a political hot potato for governments, given that doing so can push up the cost of living and has even caused riots in the past. But the current plunge in world oil prices has been a blessing for governments that have started to take the difficult step of nudging fuel prices up to market levels.
PTT establishing Myanmar outlets
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/06/2012
» PTT Plc, Thailand's biggest oil and gas conglomerate, plans to open petrol service stations in Myanmar next year, saying the time is right to enter the newly opening neighbour before competition from other major brands intensifies.
Expert suggests wider base, lower rates
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/03/2012
» Thailand should lower tax rates and get rid of tax holidays as part of its reforms to create a competitive playing field for all investors, making it more attractive to foreign investors, say international analysts.
Analyst warns of potholes in Myanmar
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/02/2012
» Foreign firms such as the SET-listed Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD) should exercise caution when investing in Myanmar, as democratic reforms will take time and huge challenges remain, say analysts.