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Bucking the crowd
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 09/09/2017
» In 2013, Santitarn Sathirathai, an economist at Credit Suisse, rang the alarm bell on Indonesia's investment boom, saying a golden era was coming to an end and a slowdown in economic growth was brewing for Southeast Asia's largest economy.
Economist: Business environment central to FDI growth
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 05/05/2017
» Thailand should put more effort into improving the business environment to attract foreign direct investment instead of creating further tax incentives, says an economist.
Escap estimates protectionism damages
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 02/05/2017
» Trade protectionism could shave 0.4-1.2% growth from Asia-Pacific (APAC) developing economies if it is widely adopted, says the United Nation Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Escap).
World Bank keeps wary outlook
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 19/04/2017
» The country's underlying productivity challenges are expected to cap Thai economic growth at a mere 3.4% in 2019, the World Bank says.
BoT chief warns of risks from technological change
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 16/02/2017
» Rapid technological advancements could increase volatility and inequality and keep inflation at a low level, while countries that fail to adapt to the changes could experience tepid growth, says the central bank chief.
BoT to certify forex dealers
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 11/02/2017
» The Bank of Thailand will certify 700 foreign exchange and money market dealers across the country to upgrade workforce standards.
Baht forecast to hit 36.5 by mid-year
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 24/01/2017
» The baht is expected to weaken to 36.5 against the greenback in the first half of this year before reversing the trend to become firmer at 35.5 at the end of the year as US President Donald Trump might not be able to deliver as strong economic growth as expected, says TMB Bank (TMB).
World Bank positive on growth
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 20/12/2016
» The World Bank has revised up its forecast for Thailand's economic growth by 0.1 percentage point to 3.2% next year in anticipation that exports will pick up due to the US economic recovery.
US flux may spare Thai companies
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 02/12/2016
» Although the rising trend of the US dollar and interest rate hikes are expected to hurt the credit quality of Asia-Pacific companies, Thailand is seen as relatively resilient to currency exchange exposure, S&P Global says.
Baht likely to weaken on Fed rate rise
Business, Pawee Sirimai, Published on 22/11/2016
» The baht is likely to weaken alongside other Asian currencies in expectation of an early rate rise by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and protectionist trade policies implemented by US President-elect Donald Trump, says an HSBC analyst.