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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.
Asian equities dip as Fed signals imminent rate hike
Business, Published on 27/02/2017
» Recap: While the Dow Jones set fresh records before slipping on Friday, Asian stock markets retreated as investors reassessed the minutes of the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting, which kept the prospect of a March interest-rate increase in play. The Thai stock market tracked regional bourses in muted trade.
Global funds aren’t buying year of happiness
Published on 23/05/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha pledged to return happiness to the country after seizing power a year ago. Foreign investors aren’t buying it.
Vietnam imposes share-listing rule
Published on 18/09/2014
» Vietnam has introduced a rule compelling state-owned companies to list shares more quickly following initial public offerings (IPO) in an attempt to accelerate a privatisation programme lagging behind schedule.
Baht snaps 3-day rally
Bloomberg News, Published on 10/01/2013
» Thailand's baht fell, snapping a three-day rally, on speculation the central bank will intervene to slow gains that may hurt exports. Bonds were steady.
Baht down on Europe crisis concern
Online Reporters, Published on 25/07/2012
» Thailand's baht declined for a fourth day on Wednesday and government bonds gained as concern grew that Europe's debt crisis will worsen and hurt the country's exports.