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CLMVT strategy refined
Asia focus, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 30/08/2021
» With the Covid-19 pandemic expected to leave long-term impacts on global investment patterns and consumer behaviour, the CLMVT countries are counting on closer economic cooperation within Southeast Asia to help them benefit from each other's strengths.
Costs of cutting capital inflows are worthwhile
News, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 02/05/2013
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Tuesday issued a clear message that it wants to help stem the appreciation of the baht by discouraging foreign capital inflows, rather than cutting interest rates.
Transport loan fails to win people's trust
News, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 04/04/2013
» Thailand desperately needs to upgrade its rail system. Nobody can refute that. Yet public opinion is mixed on parliament's endorsement of the government's mammoth borrowing plan.
Authorities play it cool
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 22/03/2013
» The Bank of Thailand and the Finance Ministry have shown great tolerance for the surge in the baht, which yesterday touched 29.09 to the US dollar, yet another post-1997 high.
Surin: Thais must lose contented mindset
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 15/01/2013
» Thais must change their contented mentality that has existed since the post-colonial period to adapt in a highly competitive global environment, says Surin Pitsuwan, the former secretary-general of Asean.
Thailand must compete for a brighter future
News, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 11/10/2012
» One comment I keep hearing from business executives, economists and government officials who are concerned about our collective well-being is that we seriously need to improve our economic capabilities.
MPC holding steady unless crisis worsens
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 26/07/2012
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee yesterday voted 5-2 to maintain the policy interest rate at 3%, saying it would monitor development in the world economy before reducing interest rates.
Outlook for Mekong farming brightens
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 22/06/2012
» The Mekong subregion has great potential to pay high returns on long-term investment in agriculture and related businesses, say investors.
Greater Mekong identified as a region of opportunity
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 21/06/2012
» Abundant labour and natural resources in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) will expand opportunities for businesses and increase economic growth in Asia, says a panel of business executives, ministers and central bankers.
ADB sees Myanmar adding 6%
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 12/04/2012
» Economic growth in Myanmar is expected to jump sharply thanks to higher investment following the political and economic developments in the country over the past several months, says Asian Development Bank.