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Thailand market among Asean best
Business, William Hicks, Published on 05/10/2019
» Thailand has been one of the better-performing markets in Asean, a region that has done well for investors in times of volatility, say analysts from Principal Financial Group.
Fitch upbeat on nation's short-term prospects
Business, William Hicks, Published on 03/10/2019
» Despite uncertainty from a potential global economic slowdown and US-China trade tensions, Fitch Ratings has a positive outlook on Thailand's credit rating and economy in the near future and could possibly upgrade the country's ratings in the next few years if positive economic fundamentals are maintained.
EEU FTA in progress
Business, William Hicks, Published on 12/09/2019
» Thailand could see a windfall in bilateral trade though an upcoming free trade agreement (FTA) with the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), set to finish negotiations over the next few years, says Russian minister of economic development Maxim Oreshkin.
EU ambassador upbeat on Thai FTA talks
Business, William Hicks, Published on 10/09/2019
» The EU ambassador to Thailand said he was "optimistic" the long-delayed free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations will continue between Thailand and the EU, speaking at the 7th annual EU-Asean Business Summit in Bangkok.
Ventures tout potential of cannabis tech
Business, William Hicks, Published on 05/09/2019
» As Thailand's cannabis market starts to take off, the biggest opportunities for entrepreneurs may be in technology and services surrounding cannabis, as opposed to cultivating the plant itself.
Thailand among Asean stars
Business, William Hicks, Published on 17/07/2019
» Asean is one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic regions in the world, with Thailand a standout player in the bloc and emerging markets quickly catching up, according to a new report by McKinsey.
KTBST seeks China market with Haitong partnership
Business, William Hicks, Published on 12/07/2019
» KTB Securities Thailand (KTBST) is partnering with Hong Kong-based Haitong International Securities in a bid to break into the China market and profit from the potential rebound in the Chinese economy once the nation's trade conflict with the US eases.
Line drums up feature flood at annual conference in Tokyo
Business, William Hicks, Published on 28/06/2019
» Line Corp yesterday announced a slew of new features, dramatically expanding the scope of the app as it vies to become an all-encompassing "super app" like China's WeChat.
Vietnam leads way as giants' trade spat bites
Business, William Hicks, Published on 25/06/2019
» Vietnam is reaping the lion's share of benefits from the US-China trade war as manufacturers transfer their supply chains to avoid US tariffs, according to one analyst.
Report paints grim picture for SDGs
Business, William Hicks, Published on 12/04/2019
» Despite Thailand progressing towards achieving its UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and ranking as one of the most efficient funders of local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Asia, the global picture for financing appears grim because of high debt and a lack of international capital flows, according to a report by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Unescap).