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Thais urged to go global amid volatile markets
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/02/2026
» Global markets will remain volatile as shifting US economic policies, an evolving interest rate cycle, an uneven global recovery, and persistent geopolitical risks normalise market swings, warns Maybank Securities (Thailand).
Life insurance for depression on the cards
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/02/2026
» In response to a sharp rise in mental health cases nationwide, Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) is studying the launch of Thailand's first life insurance policy covering depression.
Asian stocks track bank-led losses on Wall Street
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks tracked losses on Wall Street yesterday, as worries about credit quality led to a rout in US regional banking shares. Concerns about trade tensions, a possible tech bubble and the US government shutdown also persisted.
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.
New stimulus likely to boost Thai stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/09/2025
» Analysts are upbeat about the Thai stock market's prospects, particularly those in the retail, food and beverage, and tourism sectors, as the new government prepares to revive the "Khon La Khrueng" (co-payment) scheme, a policy aimed at stimulating consumption and easing living costs.
Insurers to aid border victims
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/08/2025
» The Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA) is working with non-life insurance companies to determine appropriate measures to assist policyholders affected by the ongoing unrest along the Thailand-Cambodia border.
Call for caution amid market volatility
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/04/2025
» The Thai Financial Planners Association (TFPA) advises investors to adjust their portfolios during market volatility over the next 3-6 months by reducing exposure to high-risk assets, increasing holdings in high-liquidity assets, and favouring Chinese equities over US stocks.
Abrdn trims forecast for Fed rate cuts amid sticky inflation
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/11/2024
» Abrdn Investments, the UK-based global investment and asset manager, has nearly halved its forecast for Federal Reserve rate cuts next year based on signals of rising inflation under US president-elect Donald Trump.
Muang Thai Life Assurance offers life insurance for an ageing population
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/07/2024
» Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) is capitalising on the fact that Thailand is now an ageing society by creating life insurance products that serve people aged up to 99.
Mutual fund managers want more state support
News, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/04/2024
» The Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC) is preparing to ask the government to provide support to the Thai mutual fund industry, citing efforts in Japan and India to boost the growth of their capital markets.