Showing 1 - 3 of 3
World Bank to downgrade Thai growth estimate
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/03/2024
» The World Bank is lowering its economic growth forecast for Thailand this year to reflect the delay in fiscal budget disbursement and external risks, noting that Thai interest rates are appropriate, though the government should come up with targeted economic measures.
Funding the future
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 18/07/2022
» Makhtar Diop is energetic, always eager to learn new things, and a humble leader. Since becoming managing director of the International Finance Corp (IFC) in March last year, the Senegalese economist has been actively exploring potential areas where the World Bank affiliate could expand as a financial backer, including the health sector, with a focus on Africa.
Sunny outlook
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 23/09/2019
» The recent inauguration of a 420-megawatt solar power facility -- the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia -- has underscored Vietnam's renewable energy potential and is attracting more investment from abroad into the sector.