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Hana picked to benefit from government's chip push
Business, Published on 01/04/2024
» Hana Microelectronics Plc and national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc stand to gain from the Thai government's attempt to attract more foreign investment to produce advanced semiconductors, which could prove to be a milestone for Thailand, says a local brokerage.
China's construction for Indonesia's new capital Nusantara to lead growing overseas city-building portfolio
Published on 25/03/2024
» HONG KONG: China is positioning itself to become one of the top foreign investors in Nusantara, the planned new capital of Indonesia that is being built from scratch over the next 20 years in the middle of forests and palm tree farms.
Clean energy holds short-term promise
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 15/03/2024
» The government is being urged to make Thailand the regional front-runner for clean energy, promoting the sector as a new economic growth engine.
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.
Agro-industrial sector encouraged to diversify markets
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 06/03/2024
» Agricultural businesses are recommended to diversify export markets, reduce risk and increase the value of food products and processing, as a Commerce Ministry study found the majority of export-oriented agricultural products are commodities or those with only basic processing.
Cash gifts, free milk raise risks to Thailand, Indonesia ratings
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/02/2024
» JAKARTA/BANGKOK - Southeast Asia’s new leaders risk blowing past budget constraints to make good on costly campaign promises of cash handouts and free lunches, increasing the risks to their prized investment-grade ratings.
Competition set to intensify
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/02/2024
» Competition in Thailand's data centre and cloud service sectors is expected to intensify as several foreign data centre providers enter the market.
Hong Kong eyes SE Asian, Middle Eastern business ties under belt and road plan
Published on 19/02/2024
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong will focus on business collaborations with Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern countries under China's belt and road plan, the head of the national initiative's local wing has said amid plans to launch a festival championing the scheme among residents.
Asian equities gain for fourth straight week
Business, Published on 17/02/2024
» RECAP: Asian markets recorded their fourth consecutive weekly gain after Wall Street, Paris and Frankfurt rallied to record highs, as traders shrugged off data showing mild recessions in Britain and Japan, and weak US retail sales.
E-commerce players urge reform of sector
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/02/2024
» Tech pioneers are urging policymakers to address the country's digital deficit, which is expected to reach 200 billion baht per year.