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Fragile, uneven recovery
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/01/2022
» The world has entered 2022 facing numerous uncertainties. After two years of fighting the coronavirus pandemic, the emergence of the Omicron variant now poses challenges to economies even in countries where vaccination rates are high.
Korea adds 505 cases, deaths top 2,800: Virus update
Published on 27/02/2020
» Saudi Arabia halted religious visits that draw millions to cities including Mecca and Medina, while Japan asked for all schools to shut from March 2. More new cases were reported outside China than within the country for the first time, highlighting the spread of the epidemic.
Green shoots of revival seen in Indian economy
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 20/01/2020
» Manish Sharma finally has a smile on his face. The general manager for sales at Competent Automobiles, one of the top Maruti Suzuki dealers in India, Mr Sharma had something to crow about in December.
Bangkok Bank takes over StanChart’s Permata for $2.7bn
Published on 12/12/2019
» Bangkok Bank Plc agreed to buy 89.1% of Indonesia’s PT Bank Permata for about US$2.7 billion in the first major purchase of an overseas lender by a Thai bank.
China could outrun US next year ... or never
News, David Fickling, Published on 11/03/2019
» Remember when Japan was going to become the world's biggest economy?
Countdown nationwide
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 28/12/2017
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites all to count down to the new year with the Amazing Thailand Countdown 2018 celebrations in five regions, with highlighted activities in Lampang, Sakon Nakhon, Phuket, Rayong and Kanchanaburi. The events will take place on Saturday and Sunday, from 4pm-midnight.
Asian shares drift lower in thin Pre-Holiday trade
Business, Published on 26/12/2016
» Recap: The oil price retreat and lack of positive market-moving factors weighed on Asian stocks last week. Thai shares also tracked the fall in the regional bourses, but buying in tax-saving funds ahead of the year-end limited the downside.
Prasarn: Let market forces drive baht
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/08/2015
» The Bank of Thailand would let market mechanisms determine the baht's value rather than weaken it despite pressure from the recent yuan devaluation.
Set rides wave of ECB euphoria to 5.3% Gain
Business, Published on 26/01/2015
» Recap: An aggressive stimulus move by the European Central Bank (ECB) stoked a global stock rally last week. The Thai market also tracked the euphoria.
Baht gains, bonds rise
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/05/2014
» Thailand’s baht rose to within 0.2% of its level prior to Thursday’s coup and bonds gained on optimism a military takeover will bring stability after six months of political unrest.