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Building brand power via sport and culture
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/02/2026
» Watching a Liverpool–Newcastle match at Anfield would be a thrill for most football fanatics, even if they are fans of neither team. The away team scored the first goal before the Reds stormed back with four goals, clinching their first victory in a month.
RML sure it can make full bond repayment
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 10/09/2024
» SET-listed luxury property developer Raimon Land Plc (RML) is confident it can fully repay 406 million baht worth of bonds next week, with the remaining 118 million baht set to be redeemed by Sept 20.
Politics could dim investment
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/08/2023
» Though Thailand remains an attractive destination for investments, political uncertainties and delays in forming a new government could lead to a loss of investor confidence and hesitation to commit capital here, says a Thai unit of the France-based global insurer Axa Group.
Stocks rise as political fears subside
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/05/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) returned to positive territory on Thursday after falling for three consecutive days following Sunday's election, with the victorious Move Forward Party (MFP) announcing a plan to form a coalition government with 313 members of parliament.
Asia tracks Wall Street decline
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/12/2022
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and most Asian bourses sagged yesterday, tracking overnight declines on Wall Street, as the Federal Reserve reiterated that US interest rates next year will be higher than previous market estimates, raising fears of a recession.
SET rides Asian market upswell
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 02/12/2022
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) joined an Asian rally yesterday, a day after Thailand lifted its key interest rate, as investors took heart from the Federal Reserve chairman's remarks on US rate hikes and signs China is easing its Covid-19 measures.
Challenges for Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/04/2022
» Over two years after the coronavirus emerged, countries across Asia are slowly beginning to recover. In Southeast Asia, economic growth is projected to pick up to 5.1% this year, from 3.2% in 2021. With 400 million people, or 59% of the population, fully vaccinated, many economies are well on the way to reopening.
Blind spot in Indo-Pacific vision
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 21/02/2022
» While many people are keeping their eyes on how the Russia-Ukraine standoff could play out, America is making news in Asia as well with the launch of a new Indo-Pacific strategy.
On the right road
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 13/12/2021
» Isao Sekiguchi loves travelling. Having been based in Thailand since April, the regional executive of Japan's Nissan Motor is now starting to explore the Land of Smiles during the high tourism season.
Xi-Biden summit a hopeful sign
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 15/11/2021
» As the US and China stake out rival security strategies in the Asia-Pacific region, notably on Taiwan, the world takes heart from comments by Chinese President Xi Jinping that Beijing is ready to manage differences with Washington as the leaders of the two superpowers prepare to meet virtually today, the first since US President Joe Biden took office in January.