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Frontier markets fret
Asia focus, Published on 20/06/2022
» 2022 has been another challenging year for Asian frontier markets against the backdrop of a recovery from the protracted coronavirus pandemic. The challenges have been magnified by the impact of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and high commodity prices that are exacerbating inflationary pressures, even as global demand for manufactured goods remains weak.
S&P Drops Controversial Part of Ratings Plan for Insurers
Business, Published on 11/05/2022
» S&P Global Ratings has withdrawn a controversial part of a proposed revamping of its model for determining creditworthiness of insurers following criticism that its move appeared to be self-serving and could hurt competition.
More viral pain in store
Business, Published on 09/04/2020
» Thailand's consumer and retail sector will be adversely affected by the social distancing measures the country has adopted to slow the spread of Covid-19, although these measures do not yet equal the full lockdowns seen in Malaysia, the Philippines and China.
5G ball starts rolling
Business, Published on 20/02/2020
» The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) raised a total of 100.5 billion baht in 5G spectrum auctions on Feb 16, with the big three local operators Advanced Info Service (AIS), True and Total Access Communication (DTAC) bidding, together with state-owned TOT and CAT all winning licences.