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BoT: US-China rift harm to be indirect
Business, Published on 10/04/2018
» Bank of Thailand governor Veerathai Santiprabhob rushed to ease fears about a trade stand-off between the world's top two economies, saying it would not directly hurt the country's macroeconomy as the products under threat of higher US tariffs represent a marginal proportion of the nation's shipments.
Share trade subdued after long-expected Fed move
Business, Published on 19/06/2017
» Recap: Asian stock markets traded cautiously earlier last week as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's rate decision. A rout in US technology stocks later in the week also dampened market sentiment. The Thai stock market still moved in a rangebound trade amid a lack of positive news.
Voters need to know of any economic hit
News, Umesh Pandey, Published on 29/07/2016
» A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to meet the Election Commission (EC) during an event that I had helped organise for the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand.
Stocks climb as prospects for fed rate hike recede
Business, Published on 06/06/2016
» Recap: Global stock markets rose last week as investors now believe the US Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates until July at the earliest, given concerns about the market impact of the June 23 UK referendum on EU membership. Poor US job figures for May also weakened the case for a rate hike. A recovery in oil prices also lifted sentiment. Thai shares advanced on buying of energy and bank blue chips.
IMF backs fiscal plan
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 08/12/2015
» The government's infrastructure investment plans are not expected to pose a threat to Thailand's fiscal health, as authorities have taken several steps to uphold financial discipline, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Emerging markets gain as US rate worries recede
Business, Published on 12/10/2015
» Recap: Disappointing US jobs data and minutes of the September Federal Reserve meeting triggered speculation that US interest rates will not rise until sometime next year, prompting capital flight back to emerging markets last week. Thai shares surged past 1,400 points, a level not seen since August.
Government to woo Western investors
News, Published on 08/10/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's UN trip has eased international concerns over the military coup, paving the way for other cabinet ministers to make overseas visits to boost foreign investor confidence in Thailand, Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak said Wednesday.
Apisak cautiously upbeat
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 29/09/2015
» The economy is expected to bound back next year, but the government may need to inject more money into the economic system if the economy remains stubbornly in the doldrums, says Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong.
Economic development: Getting back on track
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/08/2012
» Linking research with business needs & getting back to long-term plans, top priority according to Somkid's new think tank.
End of central bank independence?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/03/2012
» Everyone wants a weak baht for cheap competitive exports, but there is a limit to what can be done point out central bank bank head & economists.