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Smart grid policy advised for renewable energy progress
Business, Erich Parpart, Published on 13/05/2019
» Regulatory support for a smart grid should be the next government's top priority for renewable energy policy, as finding funding sources for environmentally friendly projects is becoming easier in Thailand, says B.Grimm Power's president.
Worries about korea and france keep trade subdued
Business, Published on 24/04/2017
» Recap: Global stock markets were subdued earlier last week amid concerns over mounting geopolitical tension on the Korean peninsula and Sunday's first-round presidential election in France. However, sentiment for risk assets improved later as optimism spread about US tax reform. The Thai stock market moved back and forth amid a dearth of positive catalysts.
Opec output-cut deal provides lift for equities
Business, Published on 03/10/2016
» Recap: Global stock markets see-sawed last week with news developments. The relief rally that followed the previous week's Fed meeting ebbed, but Hillary Clinton's strong performance against Donald Trump in the first US presidential debate cheered investors. Also buoying sentiment was Opec's surprise agreement to cut oil output, but worries about the health of Deutsche Bank, which faces huge US fines for dodgy business practices, capped gains. The Opec decision helped the energy-heavy Thai stock market recoup some earlier losses.
Politics key to growth, warns ADB
Business, Published on 07/05/2015
» BAKU: Local politics and external uncertainties are the major threats to Thailand's economic growth, but the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is maintaining its 2015 growth forecast at 3.6% on the expectation that exports will gain pace.
High speed rail coming to Laos
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/04/2013
» Paying for high speed rail through Laos to China will take 80% of the Laos national budget but China govt banks will help with loans.
10-yr bonds head for best week
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/12/2012
» Thailand's 10-year government bonds headed for the best week since October on speculation the region's improving economic outlook and yield advantage over developed countries will attract investors. The baht gained.
Thailand’s growth slows, exports hurt
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/11/2012
» Thailand's growth slowed in the third quarter as cooling global demand hurt the country's exports, even as signs of a recovery in China and the United States signal the economy may have bottomed.
High-speed trains to replace cars, trucks
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/06/2012
» 82-83% of Thai transport still by roads. Shift to more efficient railway transportation for goods & passengers focus of study.
For poor people: Loans, insurance, savings
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/01/2012
» For the many poor people not able to use banks, Japan funds a program to provide them these essential services.
High dam water levels: Flood risk
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/01/2012
» With rainy season arriving in May, high dam water levels could lead to flood repeat.