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Listed banks' interest income expected to slip
Business, Published on 17/10/2025
» The net interest income (NII) of listed banks is expected to decline significantly in the third quarter of this year, weighed down by the Bank of Thailand's policy rate cuts totalling one percentage point over the past 12 months.
Thai grads shun full-time work amid growing insecurity
Published on 15/10/2025
» The Thai labour market faces an increasingly challenging outlook as new graduates show declining interest in working full-time for companies, while existing employees face heightened risks of layoffs amid economic uncertainty.
Regional markets dip on valuation concerns
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian equities declined on Friday after a rally in US stocks stalled amid concern that valuations have become stretched, especially for technology companies, following a relentless surge.
Asia tunes out US shutdown drama
Business, Published on 04/10/2025
» RECAP: Most emerging Asian markets recorded gains as investors shrugged off US government shutdown worries, with risk appetite rising because of local factors, and optimism about another US interest rate cut.
Alarm on strong baht
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/09/2025
» The continued appreciation of the baht against the US dollar, if left unaddressed, could weaken Thailand's competitiveness in both tourism and exports relative to its regional peers, cautions SCB EIC, the research centre under Siam Commercial Bank (SCB).
Asian shares dip as Wall Street rally stalls
Business, Published on 27/09/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian markets retreated on Friday amid end-of-quarter repositioning by investors, after concerns about high valuations and mixed signals from US Federal Reserve officials on interest rates stalled a record-breaking rally on Wall Street.
BoT sees no unusual baht speculation
Business, Published on 20/09/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has not detected any irregular speculation in baht trading, despite the currency's continued appreciation against the greenback.
US Fed makes first rate cut of 2025 on employment risks
AFP, Published on 18/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the first time this year, flagging slower job gains and risks to employment as policymakers face heightened pressure under President Donald Trump.
Retailers call for 'quick win' policies to boost economy
Business, Published on 16/09/2025
» The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) is asking the new government to pursue a set of "quick win" measures aimed at reducing the cost of living and stimulating the economy.
Indonesia and Nepal's 2025 wake-up call
Oped, Published on 12/09/2025
» Two nations with different characteristics -- Indonesia and Nepal -- experienced identical severe storms when 2025 arrived. The people of Jakarta took to the streets to express their discontent about elite advantages, economic difficulties and government secrecy. The Nepalese government issued a ban on 26 social media platforms, which triggered youth protests that evolved into violent civil unrest throughout Kathmandu.