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Market panic deepens as world scrambles to temper Trump tariffs
AFP, Published on 07/04/2025
» TOKYO - Asian markets took a huge plunge Monday as US futures pointed to significant losses on Wall Street over Donald Trump's punishing tariffs, even as countries sought compromise with the defiant president.
The leadership edge: balancing control and innovation
Gianfranco Di Maira, Published on 12/01/2025
» More than ever, leaders are constantly grappling with the balance between control and the many external factors that influence their organisations. According to research by Goldman Sachs, a staggering 57% of business outcomes are driven by external factors — macroeconomics, industry trends, competitive dynamics — over which we have little to no control. This leaves only 43% of the determinants of our results within our grasp.
Top five business news stories of 2024: Sealing deals
Business, Published on 25/12/2024
» The outlook for Thai small businesses this year was not prosperous, as the economy continued to grow at a sluggish pace.Some large companies outperformed others, but often they were forced to adjust their structures and increase liquidity through major transactions.Notable deals included the separation of the food and real estate businesses within the Sirivadhanabhakdi family, as well as the year-end investment by CP Axtra, under Charoen Pokphand (CP) group, in the Happitat mall at Forestias, also under the CP umbrella.Several other corporations wrapped up deals in a bid to strengthen their position.
Thriving in the Sixth Wave of innovation
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 06/12/2024
» 'There has always been, and there always will be, an economic cycle," noted the British journalist and politician Nigel Lawson. He is right, and if you're a regular reader of this column, you know that arguably the most overlooked yet influential economic cycles are long.
Economic recovery to boost books
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 20/11/2024
» The Thai publishing market looks promising in 2025 because of the local economic rebound, according to the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat).
Robinhood app purchase to sustain healthy competition
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 02/10/2024
» Thailand's on-demand delivery sector should see healthy competition with the Robinhood food delivery app remaining in the market, say industry observers.
Operator of Ohkajhu sees green with IPO
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/09/2024
» Pluk Phak Praw Rak Mae Co, which runs Ohkajhu organic restaurants, is preparing to sell 159 million shares to raise funds worth 1.06 billion baht under its initial public offering (IPO) scheme to build its food and beverage businesses.
Thailand's new premier faces a daunting to-do list
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2024
» Business leaders and economists have urged the government of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to address both short-term problems and structural economic issues simultaneously.
Publishers targeting niche markets
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 05/08/2024
» The Thai publishing market is expected to decline this year as economic woes hit people's pockets, but booksellers see a promising opportunity by targeting niche markets, according to the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat).
Invictus Thailand: Revolutionising Education Globally, Empowering an Inclusive School with the New Kid on the Block!
Published on 04/09/2023
» Introducing Invictus International Programme @ Sathitpathum where the robust Cambridge curriculum is just the start.