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Tech and healthcare investment outlook good
Business, Published on 12/02/2026
» Foreign investors are expected to continue investing in advanced technology, healthcare and sustainability industries this year, following a record high of 324 billion baht in outlays last year, according to the Department of Business Development (DBD) at the Ministry of Commerce.
Foreign holdings in Thai equities dip 24% as SET tanks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/08/2025
» Foreign investors' holdings in Thai equities fell by 24%, equivalent to a loss of 1.4 trillion baht, in the first half of 2025 from the end of 2024, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Lesotho hardest hit as new US tariffs rattle Africa
AFP, Published on 04/04/2025
» JOHANNESBURG — The small African kingdom of Lesotho said Thursday it would "urgently" send a government delegation to the United States to plead its case after Washington imposed 50% tariffs on its imports, the highest for a single nation.
Foreign investors' holdings hit B5.18tn
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/10/2024
» Foreign investors' holdings of Thai shares rose by 1.37% in the first eight months of 2024 to 5.18 trillion baht, with technology, financial and services the top three sectors attracting the most foreign investment, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Frenzied fundraising
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/06/2024
» Despite the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) flopping this year, initial public offering (IPO) activities remain lively, with 27 companies preparing to list on the Thai bourse.
African ports struggle with spike in ship traffic
Reuters, Published on 22/12/2023
» CAPE TOWN - Shipping companies sailing around the Cape of Good Hope to avoid Houthi attacks on the Red Sea face tough choices over where to refuel and restock, as African ports struggle with red tape, congestion and poor facilities, companies and analysts say.
Rice exports poised to reach 8m tonnes
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 01/09/2023
» Rice exports are projected to reach 8 million tonnes this year as targeted after shipments through Aug 29 tallied 5.29 million tonnes, up 11.9% year-on-year, according to the chief of the Department of Foreign Trade.
SHR sees revenue hitting B10bn this year
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 15/03/2023
» SET-listed S Hotels & Resorts (SHR) is expecting 10 billion baht in revenue this year, a record high and an increase of 20% from last year.
Asia’s richest man battles fraud allegations
Bloomberg and Reuters, Published on 25/01/2023
» Shares in Adani Group companies fell on Wednesday after a US fund said it was shorting the Indian conglomerate’s stocks and accused companies owned by Asia’s richest man of “brazen” market manipulation and accounting fraud.
Holiday mood
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/05/2022
» Returning to Phuket for the first time in three years, Henri Giscard d'Estaing is busy visiting government officials and business partners on the southern island world-renowned for its white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, historical old town and delicious food.