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Asian shares dip as Wall Street rally stalls
Business, Published on 27/09/2025
» RECAP: Most Asian markets retreated on Friday amid end-of-quarter repositioning by investors, after concerns about high valuations and mixed signals from US Federal Reserve officials on interest rates stalled a record-breaking rally on Wall Street.
InnovestX forecast finds reasons to be cheerful
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/09/2025
» The Thai economy is expected to slow over the next four quarters, resulting in growth of just 1.8% this year and 1.4% in 2026, even though economic stimulus and infrastructure investment announced by the new government could help shore up growth, says InnovestX Securities.
Edging away from conflict
Business, Published on 22/09/2025
» The ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia is having a notable economic effect on both nations and their investors, which may cause foreign investors to re-evaluate their business strategies, particularly the Thailand Plus One model that allows them to leverage Thailand's robust infrastructure while taking advantage of lower labour costs in neighbouring countries, such as Cambodia.
Hope for more rate cuts buoy Asian shares
Business, Published on 20/09/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares were headed for weekly gains on Friday on hopes of further interest rate cuts around the world, though the Nikkei retreated from record highs after the Bank of Japan said it would start to offload some of its massive equity fund holdings.
BoT sees no unusual baht speculation
Business, Published on 20/09/2025
» The Bank of Thailand has not detected any irregular speculation in baht trading, despite the currency's continued appreciation against the greenback.
Tris sees factors that may imperil growth
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 19/09/2025
» Uncertainties surrounding US trade policies as well as domestic politics could affect Thai economic growth, as private consumption and public investment remain slow, while public disbursements could be delayed under the interim government, according to Tris Rating.
Gold traders oppose tax on transactions
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/09/2025
» Gold traders voiced opposition to Thai authorities' discussion of imposing a tax on physical gold and online transactions, saying such efforts to rein in baht appreciation would cause the country to lose its status as a gold trading hub.
Frozen bank account fears hamper QR codes
Business, Published on 16/09/2025
» Restaurant, wholesale and retail associations have expressed their concern about offering transfer or QR payment options to customers, fearing their accounts might be frozen as authorities address the mule account issue.
Shares advance as more US rate cuts expected
Business, Published on 13/09/2025
» RECAP: Asian share markets followed Wall Street higher on Friday as expectations for as many as three US interest rate cuts by year-end promised to lower borrowing costs globally, a relief to stressed bond markets and a drag on the dollar.
Cambodia gold imports raise eyebrows
Published on 12/09/2025
» Thailand's gold exports to Cambodia are being monitored as the figures rose substantially in recent years and 2025, though the Gold Traders Association (GTA) maintains Cambodia is not a major export market.